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FP51 OUS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,771 mi
Last recorded54,771 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,158 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 45,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,104 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,025 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,101 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,299 miles

n/s of rack damp

Fail 16 Apr 2008 33,299 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s of rack damp

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,543 miles

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

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 OUS 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 81%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

FP51 OUS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is FP51 OUS safe to buy?

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