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FL51 XSM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,850 mi
Last recorded41,850 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,850 miles

corrosion to front brake hoses metal ferrules

corrosion to various brake pipes

damage to front number plate

damage to rear bumper and various panels

disfigurement to rear number plate

exhasut back box outer skin corroded

grease on n/s outer cv boot but no visible hole

oil on engine and gear box

smear from wipers

tick from engine (possible worn lifter)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 41,850 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to front brake hoses metal ferrules

corrosion to various brake pipes

damage to front number plate

damage to rear bumper and various panels

disfigurement to rear number plate

exhasut back box outer skin corroded

grease on n/s outer cv boot but no visible hole

n/s/f bumper loose

oil on engine and gear box

smear from wipers

tick from engine (possible worn lifter)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,405 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre tread perishing

rear exhaust section corroded

steel brake pipes corrding

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,794 miles

engine oil leak

corrosion to various brake pipes

disfigurement to rear number plate

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s outer cv boot covered in grease but no visible hole

n/s/f bumper corner loose but secure

previous damage to n/s head lamp

Fail 7 Nov 2012 40,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to various brake pipes

disfigurement to rear number plate

engine oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s outer cv boot covered in grease but no visible hole

n/s/f bumper corner loose but secure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,426 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

grease on n/s outer cv boot but no visible hole

play in n/s/f strut top mount

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,829 miles

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

front number plate damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,071 miles

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

n/s corner of front bumper damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,054 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 27,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 23,807 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 23,806 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 XSM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

FL51 XSM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is FL51 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XSM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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