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FY51 UXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,322 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box deteriorated

both front mac struts are slightly rough

both inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipes and joints corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre edgesw feathering

petrol tank cover corroded

rear to front brake pipes covered in paint

underbody components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,322 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box deteriorated

both front mac struts are slightly rough

both inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust pipes and joints corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre edgesw feathering

petrol tank cover corroded

rear to front brake pipes covered in paint

underbody components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,893 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cooling fan noisey o/s door mirror backing missing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 78,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cooling fan noisey o/s door mirror backing missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 68,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 68,361 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight kerb damage

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,166 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 59,729 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

FY51 UXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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