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FN51 JFO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,858 mi
Last recorded181,858 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 181,858 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front crash limiter bent

front fog lamps inop

front wipers split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 181,858 miles

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

front crash limiter bent

front fog lamps inop

front wipers split

Fail 11 Mar 2010 177,659 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 177,659 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 170,009 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 170,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 154,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 136,910 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 JFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

FN51 JFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is FN51 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 JFO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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