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FN51 ZXG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,528 mi
Last recorded65,528 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ZXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 65,528 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 65,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,535 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks apparent on offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks apparent on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,561 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,109 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,109 miles

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)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,194 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 32,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,733 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 27,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 ZXG registered?

FN51 ZXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is FN51 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 ZXG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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