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FP51 DFC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,149 mi
Last recorded190,149 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 190,149 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 190,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 179,270 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 179,270 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 166,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 151,572 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

exhausts system starting to corrode

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

under floor chassis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,686 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wheel inner edge distorted

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2016 136,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle, from both cylinders & front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wheel inner edge distorted

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,278 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 108,278 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

eng undertray hanging, ( prs )resecured

Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,886 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,810 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,826 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,938 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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FP51 DFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP51 DFC, 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 FP51 DFC registered?

FP51 DFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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