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FL51 PYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,028 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,028 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,788 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,788 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,052 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 82,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,832 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,306 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,662 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f outer brake pipes

various marks and scratches on vechicle and wheel trims

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,453 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f outer brake pipes

various marks and scratches on vechicle and wheel trims

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,011 miles

oil level just above maximum............... rear bumper damaged.............. rear number plate water damaged......... exhaust heavily corroded........... corrosion to various brake pipes.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,398 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,398 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,712 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear siencer(not leaking time of test)

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

front tyres on 3mm

general corrosion all underbody areas & brake pipes

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,802 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 PYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

FL51 PYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 PYH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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