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FN51 WPD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,004 mi
Last recorded150,004 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 150,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 146,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 142,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 139,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 139,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system section to rear flexible which is also rubbing on axle beam (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear side to side pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 137,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear side to side pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,389 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 129,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 123,617 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 123,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 116,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 104,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 99,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,146 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 86,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 73,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 26,472 miles

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 WPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

FN51 WPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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