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FX51 ABW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ABW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 89,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,789 miles

Offside right hand horn button inop LEFT HAND WORKS OK

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 80,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside right hand horn button inop LEFT HAND WORKS OK

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,039 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 65,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,336 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,918 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 47,918 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,573 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,253 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 37,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,134 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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FX51 ABW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX51 ABW, 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 FX51 ABW registered?

FX51 ABW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FX51 ABW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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