MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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FX51 PTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 PTF, 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 PTF registered?
FX51 PTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.
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