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FN51 PYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,372 miles

front tyres close to limit

nsf head lamp brakets broken

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,677 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 59,677 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,150 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 47,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,585 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 PYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc 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 PYV, 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 PYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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