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FL51 XSP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,758 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,469 miles

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

Offside rear tyre splitting around inner side wall.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,312 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mid and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2009 65,271 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mid and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,650 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 61,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorating / corroded at joint

Pass 15 Sep 2007 55,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,997 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 XSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

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

Is FL51 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 XSP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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