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FN51 PYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 100,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,428 miles

Nearside Front top mounting worn

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mounting worn

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,210 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,476 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,449 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front brake fliud low

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear handbrake cable not clipped in but secure

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,939 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

O,S, HD LAMP REFLECTOR DETERIATED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

O,S, HD LAMP REFLECTOR DETERIATED

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,818 miles

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

O,S,F TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE. N,S,F TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE & OUTSIDE EDGE. BOTH REAR TYRE 2-3ML ONLY

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,516 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

screw in osf tyre

unable to see front pads

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,314 miles

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

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 PYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYA, 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 PYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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