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FL51 NVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,537 mi
Last recorded59,537 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 59,537 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

various suspension/brake pipes /sub frames components painted /undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,179 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust hanger fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front disc pads burnt

Nearside Front steering rack boot damp

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust hanger fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling top of wheel arch

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fouling top of wheel arch

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet release sticking

both headlight lenses deteriorating

lift in both front suspension top bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,447 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front and rear subframes/suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,525 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded centre brake pipes light corrosion developing . (3.6.B.2c)

Front light corrosion on front suspension components .

Front small cut in brake anti slip rubber .

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,371 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,370 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,783 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,463 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 26,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,162 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 NVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

FL51 NVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is FL51 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 NVX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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