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FJ51 ABN

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,281 mi
Last recorded124,281 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ABN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,650 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,018 miles

Both Rear discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside rear park brake lever has restricted free movement

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 107,018 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Rear discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside rear park brake lever has restricted free movement

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

Offside front tyre slightly cracked on inner wall (215/40 R17)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 91,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,986 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel tank shield deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2011 78,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel tank shield deteriorated

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,640 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,427 miles

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

Oil leak

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,254 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,534 miles

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

Oil leak

rear registation plate slightly deteriorated

uneven wear on offside rear tyre,advise geom.check

Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

rear registation plate slightly deteriorated

uneven wear on offside rear tyre,advise geom.check

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,018 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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FJ51 ABN is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 86,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 ABN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ51 ABN is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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