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FY51 NGF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 NGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,514 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,893 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,489 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 63,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,776 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,609 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

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 NGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

FY51 NGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FY51 NGF safe to buy?

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