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FN51 MKO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 MKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,679 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 121,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 114,065 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,459 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 175/70/14 REAR 175/65/14 FRONT

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE REAR EXHUAST BOX CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 175/70/14 REAR 175/65/14 FRONT

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE REAR EXHUAST BOX CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 106,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,093 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,891 miles

advise engine oil low

advise front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2007 91,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise engine oil low

advise front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2006 80,763 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 MKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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