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FN51 KZA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,517 mi
Last recorded121,517 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 121,517 miles

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

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

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

advise offside rear brake backplate is corroded

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear brake backplate is corroded

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,000 miles

OSR brake backplate corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fuel tank under protective plate corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank under protective plate corroded

OSR brake backplate corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 110,478 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,883 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers

Fail 6 Sep 2011

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,390 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 90,390 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 85,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 80,491 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 70,842 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FN51 KZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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