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FV51 FKS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,191 mi
Last recorded119,191 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,191 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 119,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 109,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 19 Oct 2023 100,317 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,325 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside hand brake reading very low 45

both headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 13 Oct 2022 94,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside hand brake reading very low 45

both headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,225 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,045 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,445 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 22,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 7,482 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 FKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

FV51 FKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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