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FV51 AJX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,018 miles

chip in screen

front chassis RUSTY

osf and osr tyre sworn on edges

osr brake pipe rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2016

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure filler neck pipe (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

chip in screen

front chassis RUSTY

osf and osr tyre sworn on edges

osr brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,846 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 128,843 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 128,801 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust backbox clamp broken

Front wipers not self parking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,869 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,829 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 205/50/16,front tyres inner edges wearing & will soon require change,o/s front & o/s rear tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s rear tyre has left marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

rear tyres and metal spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn,rear brake discs have slight wear,

service brake efficiency 78%, parking brake efficiency 24%

slight rust underbody in places, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,518 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 205/50/16,front tyres & n/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s front tyre & rear tyres have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,o/s rear tyre approx 20% worn,front tyres inner edges wearing

service brake 78% parking brake 27%

steel spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,rear brake discs slight wear,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,n/s rear tyre tread wearing choppy

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,575 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 205/50/16,front tyres approx 1/2 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre as new,rear tyres & o/s front tyre have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted

spare wheel tyre approx 1/3 worn,front & rear brake pads approx 1/3 worn,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,n/s rear tyre tread wearing choppy,service brake efficiency 79%,parking brake efficiency 24%

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,745 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,586 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 69,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 61,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 61,130 miles

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

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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FV51 AJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV51 AJX, 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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FV51 AJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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