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FL51 NUX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 108,438 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 108,438 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,960 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,960 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,851 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front tyres worn on inside edge

rust patches on most brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,740 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,768 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,848 miles

exhaust rear flange joint corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,753 miles

rear exhaust flange joint corroding

rear tyres worn on inner edges

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,173 miles

offside front and both rear tyres worn low on inner edges-not full depth treads

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust flange joint corroding

rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,204 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,833 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 40,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,415 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 NUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

FL51 NUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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