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FL51 PYP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,442 mi
Last recorded113,442 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 PYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,442 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 113,442 miles

Emissions not tested back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,451 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 108,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,199 miles

Both front mud flaps insecure

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

Front Engine mounting bush deteriorated

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image slightly distorted

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

Offside Front Headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front mud flaps insecure

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

Front Engine mounting bush deteriorated

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,212 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,473 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter corroded

vehicle emissions only just met criteria

Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter corroded

vehicle emissions only just met criteria

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,387 miles

front engine mount deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

stonechip on windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front engine mount deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,439 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroding

nearside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,671 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,136 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,152 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

front discs worn and corroded.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

screen chipped.

slight play in both front shocker tops.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,152 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

front discs worn and corroded.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

screen chipped.

slight play in both front shocker tops.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,902 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 PYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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