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FL51 UEB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,502 mi
Last recorded143,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

center and rear exhaust flange thin and rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 143,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

center and rear exhaust flange thin and rusty

front wipers not tested

Pass 16 May 2014 127,902 miles

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

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

engine noisy

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on inner edge

whirring noise from engine

wipers not always parking correctly

Fail 12 May 2014 127,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine noisy

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on inner edge

whirring noise from engine

wipers not always parking correctly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,972 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 120,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 113,503 miles

ehaust rusty ??

Fail 2 Nov 2011 113,503 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ehaust rusty ??

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,506 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,506 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,943 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,940 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,940 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UEB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

FL51 UEB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 UEB shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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