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FN51 LMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,221 mi
Last recorded106,221 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,922 miles

airbag lamp on

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

diesel noted around fuel tank

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre perished and worn low

oil leak

power steering rack damp

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,483 miles

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

airbag light on

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,416 miles

Air bag light on.

Both outer sills plastic covered.

O/S/R coil spring starting to corrode.

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished - 185/65x15

Rear seats folded down - seat belts not checked.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 98,416 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Air bag light on.

Both outer sills plastic covered.

O/S/R coil spring starting to corrode.

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished - 185/65x15

Rear seats folded down - seat belts not checked.

Pass 5 May 2009 96,485 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Rear seats folded down.

Fail 5 May 2009 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Air bag light on.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear seats folded down.

Pass 13 May 2008 94,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on.

hi-line stop lamp not working

nail in tread - n/s/r.tyre

o/s handbrake cable securing clip broken.

Pass 17 May 2007 91,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s handbrake cable insecure - clip broken.

o/s handbrake less effecient than n/s.

Fail 17 May 2007 91,692 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s handbrake cable insecure - clip broken.

o/s handbrake less effecient than n/s.

Pass 9 May 2006 88,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear seats folded down - rear belts not tested.

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 LMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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