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FX51 VVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,159 mi
Last recorded197,159 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 197,159 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 185,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 173,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 160,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 149,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 139,934 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 139,889 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 131,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 131,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 123,272 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 123,272 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 114,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 114,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,368 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 101,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 94,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,526 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 84,526 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 VVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

FX51 VVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FX51 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 VVR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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