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FN51 VFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,817 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded (borderline)

osf tyre worn on inner

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,073 miles

EML on

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 88,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,988 miles

EML on

Exhaust brackets corroded and system has had paste/putti around various areas

INSP light on

No reverse lights

Slight leak of exhaust gases from centre to rear silencers join

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,988 miles

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

EML on

Exhaust brackets corroded and system has had paste/putti around various areas

INSP light on

No reverse lights

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Slight leak of exhaust gases from centre to rear silencers join

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,434 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 66,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and are cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,494 miles

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

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and are cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,696 miles

slight play in the steering rack on the offside front

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,720 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 VFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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