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FY51 UTG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,137 mi
Last recorded45,137 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 35,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,767 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 30,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT IN POOR CONDITION (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts cracking in poor condition STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 27,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 27,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,947 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,283 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,627 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 UTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 UTG registered?

FY51 UTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FY51 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 UTG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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