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FN51 EHS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,673 mi
Last recorded82,673 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,673 miles

Offside Front osf tyre 2mm in places an worn on outer edges

Offside Rear osr shock leaking slightly

Rear 1x rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine has an oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 74,724 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 74,711 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 74,711 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,856 miles

Centre Front Lower Oil leak ()

Centre Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 66,856 miles

Centre Front Lower Oil leak ()

Centre Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,259 miles

Centre Front Upper engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 25,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,992 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,296 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 EHS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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