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FG51 OJO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 OJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 123,441 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 123,378 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres just legal.All rear brake pipes rusty

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,941 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 114,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 108,596 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW / ADVISE TO TOP UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER CASING BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED / SPLITTING / WEAK ETC

Fail 2 Dec 2009 108,596 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW / ADVISE TO TOP UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BACK BOX OUTER CASING BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED / SPLITTING / WEAK ETC

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,236 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 99,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,392 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 65,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 65,401 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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FG51 OJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG51 OJO, 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 FG51 OJO registered?

FG51 OJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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