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FL51 XSN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,828 mi
Last recorded156,828 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 156,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 156,826 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 138,701 miles

surface corrosion on front sub frame also surface corrosion on rear axle/ beam

surface corrosion on rear brake metal pipe

Fail 14 Oct 2017 138,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion on front sub frame also surface corrosion on rear axle/ beam

surface corrosion on rear brake metal pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2016 128,211 miles

advise corrosion on brake pipes on o,s,f and n,s,f and rear of vehicle.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,463 miles

exhaust clamps rusty

exhaust flexi down pipe breaking up ok for test

rear brake back plates rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,342 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,690 miles

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

o/s/f inner tyre wall starting to split

slight misting around n/s/f steering rack gaitor

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,494 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,239 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM,AND WORN TO 1.6MM INSIDE EDGE.

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 XSN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

FL51 XSN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2001.

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