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FL51 NWM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,841 mi
Last recorded45,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,841 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,345 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded / ex boxes outer casings heavily corroded / splitting / flaking

no oil in engine / topped up 2.lts

oil leaks on engine

underside / components showing general corrosion

vehicle low on fuel

Fail 28 Jun 2018 44,344 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both beam patterns incorrect / bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split / smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front o/s/f brake hose metal union section corroded / advise to replace

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracked / perished 185 / 65 / 15

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded / ex boxes outer casings heavily corroded / splitting / flaking

no oil in engine / topped up 2.lts

oil leaks on engine

underside / components showing general corrosion

vehicle low on fuel

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2016 39,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,060 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,133 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,476 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,377 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,971 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,425 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 11,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,751 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 NWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

FL51 NWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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