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FT51 BYP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT51 BYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,382 miles

Rear exhaust join badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,362 miles

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust join badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet latch sticking

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet latch sticking

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,063 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamps lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes inc front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,805 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,417 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,358 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,147 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,261 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 32,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,282 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,340 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 21,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,907 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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FT51 BYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FT51 BYP, 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 FT51 BYP registered?

FT51 BYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is FT51 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT51 BYP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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