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FN51 LZP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,722 mi
Last recorded59,722 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 59,722 miles

2 front lower arms corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have heavy corrosion

front /rear number plates fade

front disc have corrosion x2

front pads getting lo w

front sub frame has heavy corrosion and has covers fitted

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

outer sill covers fitted

rear axle has corrosion and bushes have cracks

Fail 19 Feb 2026 59,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

2 front lower arms corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have heavy corrosion

front /rear number plates fade

front disc have corrosion x2

front pads getting lo w

front sub frame has heavy corrosion and has covers fitted

n/s/f link bar has play

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

outer sill covers fitted

rear axle has corrosion and bushes have cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,048 miles

2 front lower arms have corrosion

2 front wipers just in limit

2 fuel pipes have corrosion

2 main brake pipes have corrosion

battery loose

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front /rear number plate faded

front subframe has heavy corrosion

n/s/f track rod has play

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

rear chassis has corrosion /repair o/s/r & n/s/r around rear springs

Fail 24 Feb 2025 57,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

2 front lower arms have corrosion

2 front wipers just in limit

2 fuel pipes have corrosion

2 main brake pipes have corrosion

battery loose

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front /rear number plate faded

front subframe has heavy corrosion

n/s/f track rod has play

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,822 miles

front sub frame has heavy corrosion

n/s/f rack end has play

2 head light pattern very faded

2 rear axle bush have cracks /play

battery loose

covers /under trays fitted

front number plate dis color

rear /front brake ferrules have corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 56,590 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front cross member corroded can not check for engine overs

Fail 13 Feb 2023 56,590 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front cross member corroded can not check for engine overs

Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,205 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,772 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,729 miles

2 front lower arms have corrosion

covers /under trays

front sub frame has corrosion

rear axle bushes have movement

Fail 14 Feb 2020 55,729 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

2 front lower arms have corrosion

covers /under trays

front sub frame has corrosion

n/s/f tyre heavy cracks side wall

o/s/f tyre low tread inner side

rear axle bushes have movement

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,531 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear axle mountings heavy rusting

Fail 7 Feb 2019 54,531 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear axle mountings heavy rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,883 miles

engine covers / under trays

kids seat fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

engine covers / under trays

kids seat fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,599 miles

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front sub frame and lower arms have corrosion

head light pattern fade

kid seat fitted

sill cover fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 50,597 miles

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

front brake disc have heavy corrosion

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front sub frame and lower arms have corrosion

head light pattern fade

kid seat fitted

rear back box heavy corrosion slight blow

sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,860 miles

front sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes waxoild

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes waxoild

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake pipes ar wax oil

Fail 12 Feb 2014 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake pipes ar wax oil

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside wiper blade deteriated

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,415 miles

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

underside of rear rusting

Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

underside of rear rusting

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,933 miles

corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules

front discs poor

Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,932 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules

front discs poor

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,428 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 LZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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