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FN51 PYS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,571 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 105,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 63,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 43,247 miles

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)

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 PYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

FN51 PYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FN51 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 PYS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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