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FN51 VHM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019

All tyres slightly cracked / perished in tread section

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to front to rear meta brake pipe

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressures appear low

Fail 3 Oct 2019

All tyres slightly cracked / perished in tread section

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to front to rear meta brake pipe

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressures appear low

Pass 5 Oct 2018
Fail 5 Oct 2018

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in the bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back of vehicle above beam axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint badly corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi worn

rear beam axle bushes worn

Fail 30 Sep 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back of vehicle above beam axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint badly corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi worn

rear beam axle bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016

both front tyres 2mm

front wiper blades poor

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

r/h side of dash not illuminated

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

slight movement in battery fixing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,982 miles

Engine oil level low.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,485 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,402 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,402 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,990 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 VHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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