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FV51 DRO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,447 mi
Last recorded168,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 168,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 155,299 miles

Both Rear Tyres T Speed Rated Both Front Tyres H Speed Rated

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Door Check Strap Loose

Rear Wiper Blade Torn

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,588 miles

Both Rear Tyres T Speed Rated, Both Front Tyres H Speed Rated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Door Check Strap Loose

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 141,588 miles

Both Rear Tyres T Speed Rated, Both Front Tyres H Speed Rated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Door Check Strap Loose

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 107,823 miles

Engine Management Light On

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,175 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Wiper Blade Torn

Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Engine Oil Level Low

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Wiper Blade Torn

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,262 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 DRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV51 DRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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