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FH51 SZC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,724 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

front brake pads worn?

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,353 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

front brake pads worn?

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,419 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,835 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,257 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,636 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,694 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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FH51 SZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FH51 SZC, 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 FH51 SZC registered?

FH51 SZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is FH51 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 SZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH51 SZC have outstanding finance?

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