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FL51 WPD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda @ 1.066 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded through (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.92mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking signs of age ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases requires rear bck box and front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.92mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking signs of age ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 88,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.894 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.22 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake pad anti rattle device broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,600 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,543 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,629 miles

n/s/f mirror glass damaged 2 exhaust back box corroded 3 oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,832 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,812 miles

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

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

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres perihed,,advise renew

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,404 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING.

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 WPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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