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FX51 GBA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,996 mi
Last recorded152,996 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 152,996 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,800 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 147,595 miles

Offside Front tyre tread slight cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2016 147,595 miles

Offside Front tyre tread slight cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,810 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 144,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust brackets broken

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 140,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 140,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 136,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2012 136,953 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2011 132,523 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 132,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 115,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Nov 2009 99,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,878 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 61,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,640 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 45,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 32,821 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 32,820 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 GBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GBA, 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 GBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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