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FN51 VGD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,153 mi
Last recorded117,153 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 117,153 miles

off side rear arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 109,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 100,001 miles

all front brake pipes very corroded

both nearside front and off side front steering rack gaiters perished but not split yet

Fail 11 May 2015 100,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all front brake pipes very corroded

both nearside front and off side front steering rack gaiters perished but not split yet

Pass 21 May 2014 94,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 86,108 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 86,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,285 miles

nearside and off side front brake pies slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and off side front brake pies slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 71,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 50,265 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 50,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,667 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,631 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 VGD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

FN51 VGD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 VGD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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