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FG51 VCC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

214,181 mi
Last recorded214,181 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 214,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all coil springs corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

rear chassis/body slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 214,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tail lamp slightly damaged

rear chassis/body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 205,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

centre heatshield loose

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear light slightly damaged

rear panel corroded

slight wear in both front strut top mounts and bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2016 205,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

offside rear light slightly damaged

rear panel corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

centre heatshield loose

fuel pipes corroded

slight wear in both front strut top mounts and bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2015 198,165 miles

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

both front antiroll bar links gaiters deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slight play

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear inner brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front steering arm slight play

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear crash panel corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Oct 2015 198,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

both front antiroll bar links gaiters deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slight play

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear inner brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front steering arm slight play

offside rear crash panel corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Oct 2014 187,309 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

N/S steering rack gaitor damp

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 168,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filter corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2012 150,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 12 Oct 2012 150,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear heatshield insecure

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight leak at radiator

slight play in offside front steering rack

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 116,538 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight shudder in front brakes

Fail 15 Oct 2010 116,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 99,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds dry

slight oil leak at front crank seal

Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 82,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2007 67,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small oil leak at crankshaft pulley area

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 VCC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCC, 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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FG51 VCC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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