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FN51 VKG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,581 mi
Last recorded133,581 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 133,581 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust blowing

headlight patterns poor

n/s/f tyre split

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

play in front top strut mounts

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 118,908 miles

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

oil leak / headlight patterns poor / all brake pipes rusty / play to front top strut mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,526 miles

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

oil leak / headlight patterns poor / n/s/r tyre split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 46,953 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 VKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

FN51 VKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FN51 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 VKG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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