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FV51 FRD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

408,774 mi
Last recorded408,774 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 408,774 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 389,430 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 389,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 363,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 340,584 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 340,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 319,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 319,746 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 295,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 295,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 268,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 268,230 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 242,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 213,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 181,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 154,165 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 154,165 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 127,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 93,959 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 93,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

FV51 FRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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