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FP51 RWO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tie rod slight play

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 both archs corroded

corrosion around fuel cap area

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2019

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tie rod slight play

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 both archs corroded

corrosion around fuel cap area

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

corrosion underneath & off side rear wheel arch

covers fitted obstructing view

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

both front headlight aims weak

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

steering rack has misting of oil

Fail 4 Dec 2017 130,311 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

both front headlight aims weak

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracking/perished

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres slightly cracking/perished

child seats fitted

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake pipe & centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 93,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake pipe & centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,964 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 86,963 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,446 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 83,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,414 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 79,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,332 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 74,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,478 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box well corroded

n/s steering rack boot damp

slight lift in both front shocker tops

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,425 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 55,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,065 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 RWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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