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FP51 LUO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,217 mi
Last recorded113,217 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,217 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,819 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 109,816 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,888 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 103,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly in tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly in tread

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,257 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on tread

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,937 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on tread

slight leak on n/s steering rack boot

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,926 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight leak on n/s steering rack boot

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,966 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight leak on n/s steering rack boot

Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,965 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres slightly worn on inside

slight leak on n/s steering rack boot

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,041 miles

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

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

slight leak nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,677 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight seepage from steering rack gaitor

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,331 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,624 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 LUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

FP51 LUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is FP51 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 LUO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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