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FD51 UZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,690 mi
Last recorded101,690 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 UZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 101,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,985 miles

slight play in os tie bar

steering rack damp

various inner and outer body panels corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,382 miles

osf chassis corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

osf chassis corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,543 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn innner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,453 miles

osf brake hose ferrels corroding

rear broke pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack and also damp

Fail 19 Nov 2020 94,452 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

osf brake hose ferrels corroding

rear broke pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack and also damp

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight oil misting from o/s area of steering rack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,237 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear box to middle section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck to tank hose clip rusted away (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower slight oil misting from o/s area of steering rack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,742 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,273 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,532 miles

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

front discs correded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,109 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,862 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,428 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,825 miles

light corrosion to rear discs

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake pipes corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion to rear discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,199 miles

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

osf brake pipe is corroded

osf shock is damaged

osf tyre is worn and is bald on the inner edge 205/45/16

the os of the front subframe is damaged and the os rear mounting bolt is bent

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,767 miles

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

os f brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,483 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres 205/45/16 and both rear tyres 205/50/16

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,768 miles

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

both front tyres 205/45/16 and both rear tyres 205/50/16

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,259 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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FD51 UZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FD51 UZJ, 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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FD51 UZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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