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FP51 YDF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,180 mi
Last recorded105,180 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 105,179 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 99,937 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

all the brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

front brake discs are corroded /scored

oil leak & coolant leak in the engine bay area

rear brakes & hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

rear number plate is delaminating

underbody & inner sills are corroding / corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2020 99,937 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all the brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

exhaust system is corroded / has minor gas leaks

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

front brake discs are corroded /scored

oil leak & coolant leak in the engine bay area

rear brakes & hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

rear number plate is delaminating

underbody & inner sills are corroding / corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 92,871 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and rear cross over metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides poor patterns (lenses faded) (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear under sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and rear cross over metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides poor patterns (lenses faded) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear under sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,695 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,314 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded at rear

screen scratched

Fail 18 Jun 2014 79,314 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded at rear

screen scratched

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,580 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

screen scratched

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,580 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

screen scratched

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,327 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,996 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,769 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,935 miles

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

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

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 YDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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