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FM51 AUN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,260 mi
Last recorded60,260 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 AUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,260 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 60,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 56,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 54,766 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 501,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,681 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,687 miles

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

nearside and o0ffside front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,058 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damp in area around nearside steering rack gator, gator not split at time of mot

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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FM51 AUN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FM51 AUN, 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 FM51 AUN registered?

FM51 AUN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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