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FN51 LXG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,909 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 102,908 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from flex to under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from flex to under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded over axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,647 miles

Emissions not tested SECOND LAMP SENSOR BROKEN (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Foot brake has only just met with pass requirements

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,899 miles

Front cracks in both tyres

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front cracks in both tyres

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,202 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,183 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,170 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system is badly deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,481 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 LXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

FN51 LXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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