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FL51 SYR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,026 mi
Last recorded93,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 93,026 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 93,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,545 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,584 miles

general condition of tyres poor

Fail 31 Jul 2018 86,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blowing in places

general condition of tyres poor

near side door mirror glass insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes and nearside rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,891 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi-Pipe LeakingSlightly (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,366 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,149 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2012 65,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,056 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,783 miles

tread low on n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,783 miles

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

tread low on n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,547 miles

Both Rear tyres perishing, o/s/r uneven wear

Wheel trims and Sill covers fitted Restricting Inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,878 miles

both front tyres below limit on edges.

front gearbox mounting broken.

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,418 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 SYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

FL51 SYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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