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FN51 ZVC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,636 mi
Last recorded99,636 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ZVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,464 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 90,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,688 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear silencers becoming weak with corrosion

centre of front bumper hanging down/loose

Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

centre and rear silencers becoming weak with corrosion

centre of front bumper hanging down/loose

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,611 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathred

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,533 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 ZVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

FN51 ZVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 ZVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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