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FN51 HXR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 HXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,837 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,425 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 104,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear,uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside rear upper brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,923 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,936 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 71,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

FN51 HXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2001.

Is FN51 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 HXR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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