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FN51 VHF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 136,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 136,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2014
Fail 8 Jul 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 8 Jul 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,949 miles

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges and low on tread,offside on 1.6mm legal limit,advise renew

offside rear tyre perished,advise renew

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,243 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,034 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 VHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN51 VHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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