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FP51 OUE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,175 miles

Braking system leaking around brake compensator (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven 28% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,368 miles

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

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

sill skirts fitted not checked properley

Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill skirts fitted not checked properley

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,623 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,673 miles

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

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

osr tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,667 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

advise exhaust back box corroded

advise offside rear and nearside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

advise offside rear tyre is starting to wear and crack on both inner and outer egdes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,124 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre poor condition

slight play o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

steel brake pipes corroding

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre poor condition

slight play o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

steel brake pipes corroding

wipers poor

Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/side & o/side front top suspension mountings have free play.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,252 miles

n/side & o/side front top suspension mountings have free play.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,678 miles

n/side & o/side front suspension upper stutt bushes wearing.

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 23 May 2007 49,825 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 36,396 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 OUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

FP51 OUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FP51 OUE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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