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FM51 VRN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,984 mi
Last recorded158,984 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 158,984 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 154,209 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 154,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 148,704 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 148,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 143,148 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 143,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,238 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 137,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,456 miles

EML Illuminated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 128,430 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML Illuminated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,360 miles

EML Illuminated

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 122,359 miles

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

EML Illuminated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,613 miles

EML Illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,613 miles

EML Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,245 miles

EML Illuminated

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 104,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

EML Illuminated

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,785 miles

Battery loose

EML Illuminated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,785 miles

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

Battery loose

EML Illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2014 91,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,992 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,039 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,006 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,711 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,477 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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FM51 VRN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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