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FV51 DOA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 95,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,955 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 85,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,532 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,477 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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FV51 DOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV51 DOA, 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 FV51 DOA registered?

FV51 DOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is FV51 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 DOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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