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EU51 FPN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,625 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 155,690 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 155,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,269 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 98,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,367 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 57,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 54,399 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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
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EU51 FPN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU51 FPN, 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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EU51 FPN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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