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FX51 FGR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,637 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,869 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 4 May 2018 51,869 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 9 May 2017 51,204 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,050 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,626 miles

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

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

em lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

em lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,825 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 FGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FGR, 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 FGR registered?

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

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