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FN51 LWA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,541 mi
Last recorded133,541 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 133,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 133,519 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 132,934 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 32kgf (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe advise replacment (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded temp repair advise further attention

corrosion around fuel neck advise attention

fuel tank holder corroded advise attention

hand brake only just met reqiments advise attention

Pass 1 Mar 2015 110,116 miles

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

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

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

Sill cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,999 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank under tray corrosion

near rear brake backing plate corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear heatshield above rear exhaust box , loose

Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank under tray corrosion

near rear brake backing plate corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear heatshield above rear exhaust box , loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,272 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,586 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear hanger broke but exhaust secure

Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,229 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,229 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,893 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,266 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 LWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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