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FN51 VEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,305 mi
Last recorded139,305 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc VERY detreriorated (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 125,070 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 123,062 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 123,062 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 103,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,710 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 40,710 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,140 miles

both wiper blades split

exhaust corroded at rear joint to back box

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,206 miles

rear exhaust box outter cover corroded

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 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

FN51 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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