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FN51 EFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 145,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 145,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion at fuel pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2015

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion at fuel pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2014 130,847 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES OF TREAD( 185/65X15)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENSE/ COVER FADED

Fail 15 Aug 2014 130,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES OF TREAD( 185/65X15)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENSE/ COVER FADED

Pass 15 Aug 2013 117,926 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE ( STEPPED TREAD TYRE )

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,197 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,197 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

reverse lights inop

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,472 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 46,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise spare worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,622 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 EFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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