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FV51 DPY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,792 mi
Last recorded50,792 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,528 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,528 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,172 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 38,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake balance out by 23 percent

Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,151 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 DPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV51 DPY?

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What year was FV51 DPY registered?

FV51 DPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FV51 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 DPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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