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FL51 ZFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ZFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,912 miles

Engine warning lamp is on!

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

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Poor patern front headlamps.

Rear seats folded away unable to check seatbelt.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Windscreen wipers do not auto park.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning lamp is on!

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

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Poor patern front headlamps.

Rear seats folded away unable to check seatbelt.

Rear wiper blade torn.

Windscreen wipers do not auto park.

Pass 25 Jan 2013

Engine warning lamp on.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Win dscreen wipers dont auto park

Fail 21 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine warning lamp on.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Win dscreen wipers dont auto park

Pass 24 Jan 2012 138,459 miles

tail gate will not open

Engine warning lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust manfold slight blow

windscreen wipers do not auto park

Fail 20 Jan 2012

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine warning lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust manfold slight blow

tail gate will not open

windscreen wipers do not auto park

Pass 11 Jan 2011 135,191 miles

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

slight damage n/s/f door mirror

windscreen wipers do not auto park

Fail 10 Jan 2011 135,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight damage n/s/f door mirror

windscreen wipers do not auto park

Fail 27 Jan 2010 129,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 129,691 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 127,665 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 124,000 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 124,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight seepage of oil from o/s steering rack gaitor.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 112,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 108,005 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,562 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 ZFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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