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FL51 NVP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,507 mi
Last recorded57,507 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,067 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 47,064 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,749 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,474 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,220 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,497 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,719 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,895 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,151 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated at joint

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 30,151 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust deteriorated at joint

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,882 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 25,872 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,856 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f wheeltrim missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,856 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f wheeltrim missing

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 NVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

FL51 NVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 NVP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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