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FL51 NUW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,478 mi
Last recorded176,478 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 176,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 169,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 145,001 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2013 125,153 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 125,152 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,276 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 194,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 176,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 175,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 175,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 157,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 117,547 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 NUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 NUW registered?

FL51 NUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FL51 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 NUW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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