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FG51 VMC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,849 mi
Last recorded84,849 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexijoint is breaking away

Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,998 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexijoint is breaking away

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,629 miles

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

varius steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,976 miles

both rear tyres are stepped on the inside edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres are stepped on the inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,359 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 57,357 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding

nsf tyre worn low 2-3mm

os tie bar has slight play

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,766 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,718 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,725 miles

all four tyres are worn

both rear tyres are stepped badly on the inside

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,460 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads and disks are worn

rear exhaust box is corroded

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 VMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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