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FN51 JFG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,342 mi
Last recorded154,342 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 JFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 154,342 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 154,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 149,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes corroding

both front & nearside rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre on limits & perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 149,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes corroding

both front & nearside rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre on limits & perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,463 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,765 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 118,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 90,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2006 90,895 miles

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 JFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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