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FH51 VMT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,937 mi
Last recorded89,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear shorts carroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,937 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear shorts carroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,950 miles

n/s/f head lamp aim just showing image

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f head lamp aim just showing image

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,397 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust outer skin corroded and split

oil leaks

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,524 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,490 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,138 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 5 Jan 2013 72,355 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 72,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,233 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,933 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,933 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,319 miles

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

headlamps poor

Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,494 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 50,171 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,070 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 38,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VMT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FH51 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

FH51 VMT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FH51 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 VMT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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