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FP51 RVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,378 mi
Last recorded58,378 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,378 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER WHEELARCHES

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,672 miles

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

engine/sill covers

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,267 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 48,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,822 miles

Front Oil leak

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,958 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust corroded back box

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 46,958 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust corroded back box

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,077 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust back box corroded

tyre side walls perished

Fail 18 Jan 2018 46,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust back box corroded

tyre side walls perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,387 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,371 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,545 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 89,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,103 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 38,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,930 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,616 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 RVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 RVZ registered?

FP51 RVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FP51 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 RVZ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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