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EU51 FRJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,466 mi
Last recorded167,466 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 167,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 167,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,032 miles

Front engine stabiliser deterorated, sill covers fitted, windscreen lightly scored.

O/S/F tyre minor damage to outer sidewall, o/s/r tyre wearing on edges of tread, n/s/r tyere has splits in tread area.

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer casing deterorated slightly, n/s headmal beam image poor, o/s door mirror outer casing missing.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 154,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front engine stabiliser deterorated, sill covers fitted, windscreen lightly scored.

O/S/F tyre minor damage to outer sidewall, o/s/r tyre wearing on edges of tread, n/s/r tyere has splits in tread area.

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer casing deterorated slightly, n/s headmal beam image poor, o/s door mirror outer casing missing.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 129,495 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 118,110 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 107,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 107,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 79,154 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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EU51 FRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU51 FRJ, 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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EU51 FRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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