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FG51 VBM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,356 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail box casing corroded

general cracking in offside rear tyre

general oil leaks around engine and power steering rack

lip on front brake discs

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,739 miles

exhaust tail box casing corroded

general cracking in offside rear tyre

general oil leaks around engine and power steering rack

lip on front brake discs

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,000 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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FG51 VBM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG51 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG51 VBM registered?

FG51 VBM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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