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FN51 ZSD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ZSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,185 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,628 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,410 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,672 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,671 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,847 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a small cut on side wall

Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,512 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 ZSD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

FN51 ZSD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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