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FV51 FLX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,696 miles

both headlamp lenses poor.

both rear coil springs corroded.

front brake discs corroded and noise from nsf

passenger door mirror glass missing.

slight corrosion to near side rear steel brake pipe.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear steel brake pipes corroded.

both headlamp lenses poor/deteriorated.

engine rattle on idle.

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape.

small chip to near side front lower windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,294 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,574 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,193 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,903 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,648 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,212 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 FLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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