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FP51 KWA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 KWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 86,863 miles

Engine Management Light is on indicating a problem

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 86,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine Management Light is on indicating a problem

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

Pass 6 May 2015 74,990 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

eng management warning lamp illuminated

n/s/rear tyre has a small lump in inner sidewall but not seriously affecting tyre structure

o/s/front wiper deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer has slight blow at join and is very corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 74,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

eng management warning lamp illuminated

n/s/rear tyre has a small lump in inner sidewall but not seriously affecting tyre structure

o/s/front wiper deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer has slight blow at join and is very corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 57,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eng warning lamp illuminated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 48,230 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,766 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

child seats fitted

play in offside front top suspension mount

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,766 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in offside front top suspension mount

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,360 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,955 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

child seats fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear brake check

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,575 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,242 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 KWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FP51 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

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

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