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FN51 ZZB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,276 mi
Last recorded90,276 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 ZZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,276 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,276 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,112 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear brake backplates badly corroded

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear brake backplates badly corroded

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

rear brake backplates corroded badly

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,814 miles

engine management light on

plastic covers on sills

small leak from rear of exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 69,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front subframe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,970 miles

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

nearside front tyre low @2mm tred left

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,935 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 67,935 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,446 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 ZZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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