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FM51 AOL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 AOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,308 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,084 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake performance poor

Fail 23 Aug 2024 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake performance poor

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,774 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very nearly below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear check brake performance

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,753 miles

windscreen glass is damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2020 80,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

windscreen glass is damaged

Pass 11 May 2019 77,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 75,370 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 75,318 miles

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

Engine management light is on.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery is loose.

Pass 17 May 2017 71,986 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses in very poor condition

Fail 6 May 2017 71,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses in very poor condition

Pass 14 May 2016 66,035 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 65,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,801 miles

EML.on.

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 55,932 miles

EML.on.

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 55,932 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML.on.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,307 miles

EML.on.

N/s.rear tyre worn on outer shoulder.

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

O/s.rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

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

Rear exh.box & flange badly corroded,but not blowing.

Rear wiper arm missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,201 miles

front brake pads low

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

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

rear exhaust box has some corrosion to outer skin

Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,327 miles

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

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

management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2010 38,842 miles

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

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

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

engine check light on

Fail 18 Apr 2010 38,739 miles

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 19 Apr 2009 36,027 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,541 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 23,541 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,622 miles

front tyres close to limit on edges

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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FM51 AOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FM51 AOL, 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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FM51 AOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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