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FX51 AAH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,269 mi
Last recorded130,269 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 AAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 130,269 miles

all brake pipes covered in greased unable to fully inspect

exhaust system corroded

o/side front flexy unions corroded

rear number plate delaminating.

rear shocks corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 14 Aug 2013 119,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 69,798 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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FX51 AAH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX51 AAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 AAH registered?

FX51 AAH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 AAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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