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FJ51 AZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,057 mi
Last recorded171,057 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 171,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 170,594 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 157,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 139,498 miles

Air bag light on indicating a fault

Both front seat belt pre tensioner tags showing

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 139,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag light on indicating a fault

Both front seat belt pre tensioner tags showing

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 135,161 miles

Air bag light remainig on

Nearside & offside front seatbelt pre tensioner have both been deployed

Fail 4 Feb 2012 135,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Air bag light remainig on

Nearside & offside front seatbelt pre tensioner have both been deployed

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,230 miles

Front discs worn slightly.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,171 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,441 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Number plate light is cracked

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2008 86,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Number plate light is cracked

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,556 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 81,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,704 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 AZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ51 AZW, 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 FJ51 AZW registered?

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

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