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FP51 OTY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,819 mi
Last recorded85,819 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded, exhaust flexi split (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded, exhaust flexi split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,450 miles

both front flexible brake hose ferrules signs of corrosion

both front tyres worn on edges

both sides rear coil springs corrosion

some play in both upper macpherson strut mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

offside front bumper damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

coolant level low

offside front bumper damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

front bumper scratched

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

front bumper scratched

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,466 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 78,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,644 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 70,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,282 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 66,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 61,319 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,124 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

both rear tyres are worn and perished

nail in nsr tyre

rear exhaust box is corroded

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 OTY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

FP51 OTY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FP51 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 OTY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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