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FL51 ZMO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,840 mi
Last recorded211,840 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 ZMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 211,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 195,600 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 195,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 177,948 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 177,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

battery is now flat

battery lamp keeps flashing

power steering was working at first but stopped during the test

rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2009 167,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 167,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 155,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 138,645 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 26 Sep 2007 138,645 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 123,097 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 109,771 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 109,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

screen chipped a zone

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 ZMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

FL51 ZMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 ZMO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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