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FJ51 OPF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,769 mi
Last recorded87,769 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 87,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lambda missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,105 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 73,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 55,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack oil leak but not excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2019 49,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack oil leak but not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 45,771 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel tank filler hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,903 miles

o/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,847 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn liped

n/s front tyre wall slightly perished

rear no plate slightly detereated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,681 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,709 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 30,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,362 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,495 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 OPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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