MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
load sense valve corroding
brake hose ferrules corroding
steel brake pipes corroding
all steel brake pipes corroding
slight wear in steering joints
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steel brake pipes have slight corrosion
front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
rear shock absorber casings corroding
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steel brake pipes have slight corrosion
front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
rear shock absorber casings corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steel brake pipes corroding
exhaust front pipe deteriorating
front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
slight wear in o/s steering joint
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
slight wear in o/s steering joint
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs deteriorating
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs and pads nearing wear limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs and pads nearing wear limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside front metal brakepipes starting to rust
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN51 VGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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