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FN51 ZSE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,726 mi
Last recorded97,726 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ZSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,726 miles

offside & nearside front metal brake pipes x 2 beginning to corrode. advise attention.

offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes from the rear brake compensator valve to the flexi brake hoses x 2 beginning to corrode. advise attention.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside & nearside front metal brake pipes x 2 beginning to corrode. advise attention.

offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes from the rear brake compensator valve to the flexi brake hoses x 2 beginning to corrode. advise attention.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15. (4.1.E.1)

nearside front door mirror glass cracked.

offside & nearside front headlamps x 2 beam images have just met the requirements.

offside & nearside front metal brake pipes x 2 corroded.

offside & nearside metal brake pipes x 2 from front to rear beginning to corrode.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 95,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15. (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front door mirror glass cracked.

offside & nearside front headlamps x 2 beam images have just met the requirements.

offside & nearside front metal brake pipes x 2 corroded.

offside & nearside metal brake pipes x 2 from front to rear beginning to corrode.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,511 miles

offside & nearside front metal brake pipes x 2 beginning to corrode !

offside & nearside rear metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

offside front wiper blade rubber split but clearing ok.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,161 miles

Nearside front metal brake pipe beginning to corrode

Offside & Nearside rear metal brake pipes x 2 from brake compensator valve to flexi brake hoses beginning to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,192 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,419 miles

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of rusting

Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,405 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,367 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,740 miles

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

near side and off side front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,222 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 ZSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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