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FX51 FCB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,571 mi
Last recorded129,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 122,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust front flexi pipe starting to wear

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,585 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 108,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,011 miles

Both FRont Tyres Wearing Low On Both Edges

Front Number Plate Scratched

Sills Covered

Slight Play In N/s/f Strut Top

Some Small Stone Chips In Windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low

nearside front wheel trim missing

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 72,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear bumper damaged

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

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

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside rear tyre perished and worn on edge

outer sills covered -not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside front tyre tread low 3mm

offside front tyre tread low 3mm and wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,802 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion on exhaust

rear tyres started to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,221 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 FCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FCB, 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 FCB registered?

FX51 FCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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