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FX51 FGL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,028 miles

exhaust back box sealing joint corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 7 Sep 2015 110,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box sealing joint corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,705 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,703 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,519 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FRONT FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2011 86,043 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OF GASSES AT FRONT FLEXIBLE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS DETERIORATED AT FRONT FLEXIBLE.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,043 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OF GASSES AT FRONT FLEXIBLE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS DETERIORATED AT FRONT FLEXIBLE.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,282 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN MIS-SHAPED.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,076 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 40,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

slight play n/s/f shocker top bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,336 miles

slight play n/s/f shocker top bearing

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 FGL 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 66.7%.

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 FGL, 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 FGL registered?

FX51 FGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is FX51 FGL safe to buy?

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