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FN51 EDU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,596 mi
Last recorded155,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 155,596 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 155,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit

Nearside Front wing mirror case missing

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn, worn inner edge

blow centre joint

both front headlights deteriorated pattern weak

chip in screen

sill kit fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,433 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,253 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

offside front metal brake pipe corording

offside front shock damp with fluid

sill kit fitted

slight play nearside front top strut mount

Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,442 miles

chips in screen

n/s mirror case missing

n/s/r tyre on limit flat spots

sill kit fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,565 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and has been repaired

Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear light lens cracked

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight exhaust blow from the front end but unable to detect actual blow.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,396 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear light lens cracked

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

slight exhaust blow from the front end but unable to detect actual blow.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,720 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

one horn button not working

Fail 5 Aug 2008 62,156 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r lense cracked

one horn button n/w

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,929 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,929 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front vehicle section accident damages

rear tyres walls poor and cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,770 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 EDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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