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FV51 FMD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,800 mi
Last recorded178,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 178,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 178,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 167,924 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 167,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 157,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 146,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 111,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,633 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 64,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,673 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 FMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

FV51 FMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is FV51 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 FMD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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