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FP51 LUE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,019 mi
Last recorded51,019 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 51,019 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt jamd (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 48,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,993 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,047 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 39,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,134 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,969 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 35,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,678 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 28,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,512 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 LUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

FP51 LUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is FP51 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 LUE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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