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FP51 RWF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,774 miles

NSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,829 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,644 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,749 miles

OSR FOOT AND HANDBRAKE READINGS SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,387 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,046 miles

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

o/s/r wheel slightly corroded

oil leak

slight hand brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 28,335 miles

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

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 RWF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

FP51 RWF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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