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FN51 LYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,604 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,574 miles

Rear Child Seat Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,320 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,562 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 63,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007
Fail 19 Oct 2007

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

UNABLE TO READ MILEAGE ON DISPLAY

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,276 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 LYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN51 LYH?

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What year was FN51 LYH registered?

FN51 LYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FN51 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 LYH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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