MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
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
Engine Oil Level Low
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S Wiper Blade Torn
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV51 DRO safe to buy?
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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