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FM51 ATF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

160,323 mi
Last recorded160,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 160,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 160,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 160,232 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 160,232 miles

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

Track rod end loose both drop links worn (2.2.B.1d)

Track rod end loose both lower swivels worn (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 160,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both drop links (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play both lower wishbones worn (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 152,662 miles

wipers showing wear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml illuminated

n/s/f foglight not working

oil leak from pressure switch

Fail 16 Jul 2014 146,236 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml illuminated

n/s/f foglight not working

oil leak from pressure switch

Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 141,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 137,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 137,223 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 132,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,774 miles

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

stone chip in screen

Fail 27 Jul 2010 126,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,868 miles

adise.near side and off side track rod end gaitors are split open.

off side front flexi brake hose mounting bracket is corroding.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 112,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

adise.near side and off side track rod end gaitors are split open.

off side front flexi brake hose mounting bracket is corroding.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 97,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,481 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 19 Jul 2007 74,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 number plate is in poor condition. Advise it is replaced.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,550 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 64,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,162 miles

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

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 ATF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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