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FJ51 OOY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,003 mi
Last recorded52,003 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 50,870 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker leg corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 58,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker leg corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,966 miles

all suspension arms, bushes and brake pipes covered by under seal spray

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,237 miles

brake pipes greased

coolant low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,355 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,364 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes all covered with grease and paint

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,701 miles

n/s and o/s sills covered by plastic covers

n/s/f and o/s/f and all under floor brake pipes very heavy greased

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,795 miles

Unable to inspect brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,127 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,365 miles

can not test some brake pipes due to coverd in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,195 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,058 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 OOY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

Is FJ51 OOY safe to buy?

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