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FX51 GAN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,192 mi
Last recorded59,192 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded that goes to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 53,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from load valve going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from load valve going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded that goes to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rears (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front headlamps getting frosted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,481 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded around joints

Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded around joints

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 18,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,685 miles

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

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 GAN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GAN, 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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FX51 GAN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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