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FL51 OBE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,446 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 89,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,266 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,186 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,520 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 91,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,051 miles

near side rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 74,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 49,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,619 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 OBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

FL51 OBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FL51 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 OBE shows 14 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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