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FY51 OPM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,097 mi
Last recorded141,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 141,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 131,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 165,442 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 155,528 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 155,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 155,508 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 144,070 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 144,063 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,471 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 134,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 126,293 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HIGH

BOTH FRONT WIPERS S/DET/SPLIT

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,907 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HIGH

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 108,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 106,514 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 106,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 88,075 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FY51 OPM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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