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FY51 CVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,862 miles

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

Rear rear shockers little damping

Fail 22 Feb 2016 87,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear shockers little damping

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,616 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 48,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,283 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,700 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 CVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY51 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

FY51 CVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is FY51 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 CVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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