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FN51 MLF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,562 mi
Last recorded98,562 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 159,046 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 159,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,624 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,972 miles

Both rear brakepipes to flex corroded

Couple of highline brakelight bulbs out

Front to rear brakepipes corroded in places

Load sensor needs greasing

Service light on

Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brakepipes to flex corroded

Couple of highline brakelight bulbs out

Front to rear brakepipes corroded in places

Load sensor needs greasing

Service light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,991 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Washers weak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,005 miles

Load sensor needs greasing

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Backbox outer skin rotted away

Front brake discs worn thin

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,594 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Service light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,594 miles

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

Front discs wearing thin

Service light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 50,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low pressure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,672 miles

front tyres low pressure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 49,341 miles

2 BULBS OUT HIGHLINE BRAKE LIGHT

BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALVE RUSTY

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,341 miles

2 BULBS OUT HIGHLINE BRAKE LIGHT

BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALVE RUSTY

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,809 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,530 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 MLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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