MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s r cracked & uneven
n/s/f bumper damage
nail n/s/f sidewall
slight corrosion to all brake pipes
Emissions not tested excess leak front to middle exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
bonnet lever sticking
nearside front bumper damaged
nearside front tyre has a nail in outisde sidewall
nearside rear tyre cracked and has uneven wear to tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight engine oil leak
Oil leak
both front wheel bearings slighlty noisy
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
both front wheel bearings slighlty noisy
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front screen chipped
Oil leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
child seat fitted nsr
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FKZ 3809 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 FKZ 3809, 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 FKZ 3809 registered?
FKZ 3809 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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