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FN51 PGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,768 mi
Last recorded113,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 PGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 113,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread stepping

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface cracking of o.s.r tyre tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,452 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,416 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 69,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,666 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded /badly damaged .

Rear wiper split .

Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded /badly damaged .

Rear wiper split .

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,282 miles

rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

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 PGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

FN51 PGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FN51 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 PGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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