MOT Status
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119,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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 ()
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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FV51 FKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.
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