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FN51 VGR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,426 mi
Last recorded133,426 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

load sense valve corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,231 miles

brake hose ferrules corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2015 119,511 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,562 miles

front flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 7 Aug 2012 92,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,511 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,724 miles

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

front brake discs and pads nearing wear limit

Fail 9 Aug 2010 69,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,225 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,125 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,856 miles

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.

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 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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