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FN51 CKL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,121 mi
Last recorded38,121 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 CKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 37,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and in general. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,513 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,039 miles

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

rear silencer casing poor. corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,583 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,360 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 24,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,051 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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FN51 CKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FN51 CKL, 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 FN51 CKL registered?

FN51 CKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 CKL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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