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FL51 ZGW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,074 mi
Last recorded165,074 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ZGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 165,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes very corroded

n/s/f bumper insecure

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

sill covers fitted

steering rack wet

wiper blades poor

Fail 3 Apr 2013 165,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes very corroded

n/s/f bumper insecure

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

sill covers fitted

steering rack wet

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Apr 2012 157,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 151,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 147,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 137,155 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 137,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 124,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 124,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 115,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 104,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 92,161 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 ZGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

FL51 ZGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FL51 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 ZGW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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