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FN51 LXJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 97,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 97,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 91,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,245 miles

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

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R axle bush wearing

auxillary belt cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auxillary belt cracked

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,752 miles

N/S Headlight misting

Service light on

Various rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2011 82,731 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

N/S Headlight misting

Service light on

Various rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,492 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,035 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 71,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 65,694 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,694 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 65,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

FN51 LXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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