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FN51 PHY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,787 mi
Last recorded153,787 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear valance rotten/ badly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,343 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

exhaust noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,222 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2012 113,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake judder

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r brake showing signs of binding (ok at time of test)

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,561 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 87,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f+o/s/f brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,960 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,245 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 59,179 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,920 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 PHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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