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FN51 LYS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,786 mi
Last recorded113,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust noisy box has loose baffles (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 108,105 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust noisy box has loose baffles (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,126 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wall perished close to cords.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,374 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,819 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,619 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 LYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

FN51 LYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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