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FL51 HTA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 HTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,506 miles

Both Front Tyres balding on inside edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded running from the n/s to the o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 137,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Tyres balding on inside edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded running from the n/s to the o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 128,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 126,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 104,491 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,098 miles

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

engine sump slightly weeping through corrosion.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine sump slightly weeping through corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,147 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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FL51 HTA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL51 HTA, 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 FL51 HTA registered?

FL51 HTA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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