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FN51 KYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,954 mi
Last recorded172,954 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 172,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 166,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 166,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 162,348 miles

rear joint exhast slight leak

Pass 17 Mar 2018 159,478 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak from rocker cover area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 154,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 149,974 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 149,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe corroded and poor condition...... (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint leaking..... (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 142,450 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 132,404 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 128,330 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 124,433 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2012 124,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,774 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 118,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 112,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 106,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 100,563 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 100,531 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 89,932 miles

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

boot latched closed//with up and down novenent

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 88,572 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 KYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KYA, 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 KYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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