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FY51 BTU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,973 mi
Last recorded123,973 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 112,105 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 112,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,699 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge and cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,670 miles

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,137 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,472 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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FY51 BTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY51 BTU, 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 FY51 BTU registered?

FY51 BTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FY51 BTU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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