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FY51 ORN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ORN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2016

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,566 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 130,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wipers park in screen (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,726 miles

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,726 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,904 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 110,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,188 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,662 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,145 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,487 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear,

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,986 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 59,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FY51 ORN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY51 ORN, 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 FY51 ORN registered?

FY51 ORN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FY51 ORN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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