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FP51 OUV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 118,738 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after LAV (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 118,738 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after LAV (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 112,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount movement when jacked up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 105,772 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2016 100,140 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully inspect due to grease on pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

o/s headlamp slightly insecure.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 94,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust weak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust weak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 84,275 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 77,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,379 miles

back box outerskin corroded

engine oil leak

slight movement in offside front headlamp

slight play in both front strut tops

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box outerskin corroded

engine oil leak

slight movement in offside front headlamp

slight play in both front strut tops

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,619 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,360 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,232 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FP51 OUV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

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

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