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EU51 FSJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,890 mi
Last recorded93,890 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 FSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,890 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode in various places

Both steel brake pipes going from flexi to cylinder are starting to corrode

Steel brake pipe running from n/s/r to o/s/r flexi pipe is starting to corrode

n/s headlamp lens is in poor condition and pattern only just visible

n/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,089 miles

All brake pipes across rear of the car are starting to corrode

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode in various places

N/s headlamp lens is poor in output but visible on beam tester

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,912 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Both rear steel brake pipes going from flexi to cylinders are starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center to Rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlamp beam pattern is only just visible

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

various front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,779 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern is only just visible

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

various front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

steel brake pipe going to o/s running along rear boot floor is starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,092 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

steel brake pipe going to o/s running along rear boot floor is starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,223 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe (to flexi) starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe (to flexi) starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,223 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r metal brake pipe (to flexi) starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe (to flexi) starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,738 miles

exhaust starting to corrode at joing (rear box to centre)

n/s/r metal brake pipe (to flexi) starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe (to flexi) starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,398 miles

both steel brake pipes that are going to rear flexy brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,497 miles

both rear steel brake pipes going to rear flexya are starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,455 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

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 FSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FSJ, 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 FSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is EU51 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 FSJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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