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FN51 DYB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,401 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,401 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,859 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,496 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 50,657 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,354 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,660 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 45,660 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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 DYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN51 DYB, 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 FN51 DYB registered?

FN51 DYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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