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FN51 ECZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ECZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn on inner edge and also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking properly. (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,864 miles

All rear brake pipes grease coated obscuring pipes

Both front brake discs /corroded / thinning on inside edges

Both front road springs corroded

Both headlamp lenses opaquing / scratched

Both rear road springs corroded

Central Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front numberplate starting to deteriorate but currently clearly visible

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak / further investigation required

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,889 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,301 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 91,301 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,950 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,950 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,966 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,966 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,805 miles

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 56,805 miles

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

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

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,662 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on inner edge.

O.S.R tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,662 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on inner edge.

O.S.R tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,139 miles

F.O.S tyre inner edge close to wear limit

R.N.S tyre cracked and perished

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 ECZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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