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FN51 VFV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,410 miles

engine light on

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferral

Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,410 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ferral

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,158 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 63,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,069 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 52,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,378 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 32,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 21,211 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 VFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

FN51 VFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 VFV 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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