MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
airbag light on
slight fuel leak from behind/back of engine
Oil leak
airbag light on
slight fuel leak from behind/back of engine
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight diesel leak
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight diesel leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front discs lipped/pads low slight play in o/s of rack front bumper and both front arch liners loose oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN51 MEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?
FN51 MEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is FN51 MEU safe to buy?
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