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FN51 LZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,641 mi
Last recorded83,641 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,641 miles

exhaust baffle rattling/noisy

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust baffle rattling/noisy

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,742 miles

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

exhaust rattling/corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,742 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust rattling/corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2014 79,380 miles

All rear brake pipes coated in grease

Battery loose, not insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,380 miles

All rear brake pipes coated in grease

Battery loose, not insecure

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,751 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,618 miles

Both front suspension top mounts are noisy

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,985 miles

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

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

the offside rear handbrake efforts lower than the nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,267 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 LZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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