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FN51 HVV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,018 mi
Last recorded178,018 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 178,018 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure.

Nearside rear wheel slightly distorted.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Plastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills.

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

Rear bumper has accident dammage.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 178,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure.

Nearside rear wheel slightly distorted.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Plastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills.

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

Rear bumper has accident dammage.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 175,528 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/ftyre has a cut

windows are tinted

Fail 5 Jan 2010 175,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/ftyre has a cut

windows are tinted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 171,462 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 171,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 163,405 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe from flexi to compensator slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2007 163,305 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

offside rear metal brake pipe from flexi to compensator slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 152,990 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 152,113 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 152,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 HVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HVV, 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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What year was FN51 HVV registered?

FN51 HVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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