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FP51 RUO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,227 mi
Last recorded145,227 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,227 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 144,920 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,593 miles

alternator belt cracking

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Oct 2015 135,591 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt cracking

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 123,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,588 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,683 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,786 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 103,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,275 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 95,118 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2006 90,139 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 90,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 RUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

FP51 RUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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