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FN51 UFP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,686 mi
Last recorded115,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hoes ferrules corroding

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear offside rear sub frame bush cracking/lifting but not allowing excessive movement at time of test

general corrosion to underside suspension, steering and suspension components

Fail 14 Jun 2018 115,681 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hoes ferrules corroding

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear offside rear sub frame bush cracking/lifting but not allowing excessive movement at time of test

general corrosion to underside suspension, steering and suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe corroded and pitted slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipe union close to anti roll bar, but clear . (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,393 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join blowing. cause of lamda failure (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouled by anti roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable snapped (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and very rough (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear section before brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting and separating. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear section before brake valve and joining piece after valve before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule corroded. ok at time of test. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test.

both wipers split but still clearing screen.

engine mil lamp not working. 2nd lamda sensor not connected.

rear o/s and n/s back plates corroded.

Pass 31 May 2016 98,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,892 miles

1x rear silencer rubbers missing

Fast idle emissions readings can be unstable

Front wiper blades split at ends

Localised br pipes corrosion, some previously greased- presume corrosion

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,952 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorating.

Unable to fully assess corroded brake pipe from rear valve, recommend replace. Some other brake pipes 'pitted' and others previously greased- presume corrosion!

Fail 27 Jun 2014 86,932 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Rear reg plate deteriorating.

Unable to fully assess corroded brake pipe from rear valve, recommend replace. Some other brake pipes 'pitted' and others previously greased- presume corrosion!

Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,384 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn to limit

Rear reg. plate de-laminating

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Some edges wear- nearside front tyre

Various brake pipes pitting/corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,383 miles

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre inner edge worn to limit

Rear reg. plate de-laminating

Some edges wear- nearside front tyre

Various brake pipes pitting/corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,606 miles

'Stepped wear' to nearside rear tyre treads

Border line pass/fail corrosion- offside front brake pipe (under chassis) Recommend replace. Nearside front similar.

Other areas of brake pipe corrosion

Play in nearside track rod end. Recommend replace!

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Localised brake pipes pitting/corrosion; some previously greased- presume corrosion

Nearside front outer brake pad worn low, recommend replace front brake pads

Rear reg. plate de-laminating

Section of rear brake pipe from valve corroding where it touches floor. Recommend move pipe for closer inspection.

Unable to readily view rear brakes for wear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 60,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,932 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,256 miles

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 UFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UFP, 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 UFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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