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FP51 KVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,918 miles

centre rear seatbelt stalk dfamaged

nsf brake pipes rusty

slight play osf strut top mount

Fail 17 Dec 2016 96,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre rear seatbelt stalk dfamaged

nsf brake pipes rusty

nsf tyre worn on edge on limit

slight play osf strut top mount

Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,159 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,859 miles

1x rear silencer mtg broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above o/s/r

frt tyres worn inner edges

rear silencer corroded

screen chipped

Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,859 miles

1x rear silencer mtg broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

as above o/s/r

frt tyres worn inner edges

rear silencer corroded

screen chipped

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,279 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer mtg broken

screen chipped

slight lift n/s/f top susp mtg

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,268 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer mtg broken

screen chipped

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,744 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,897 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,931 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,548 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)

o/s/f top suspension mounting slight play.

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 KVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

FP51 KVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FP51 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 KVR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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