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FJ51 AEB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 89,098 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,060 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy joint broken and leaking exhaust gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe rusted and holed and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play upper bearing has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning rear load valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt wont is locked and wont pull out . (7.1.2 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded but ok at present

Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades split on ends

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 4 Jan 2019 79,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi around rear coil spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades split on ends

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,785 miles

exhaust flex slight leak

offside front flexi hose ferrule corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box slight leak

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,177 miles

exhaust flex deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust flex deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,708 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

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

Offside head lamp lens deteriorated slighty reducing light out put.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,901 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,117 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 19,210 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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FJ51 AEB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ51 AEB, 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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FJ51 AEB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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