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FP51 ZGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,675 mi
Last recorded45,675 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ZGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,675 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 45,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,233 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 39,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,444 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,470 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 ZGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc 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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

FP51 ZGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FP51 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 ZGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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