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FN51 EKR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 116,021 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

registration lamp dim

Fail 5 May 2017 116,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

registration lamp dim

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,702 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,227 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,523 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,445 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,027 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,064 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 EKR 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 73.3%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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