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FJ51 OPU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,094 mi
Last recorded130,094 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 OPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 130,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, feed to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread blocks

Nearside headlamp lens slightly opaque

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has movement

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front top mount has movement

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 123,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has movement

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front top mount has movement

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,854 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 115,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,089 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2013 96,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 96,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 3 May 2012 89,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 89,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 80,616 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine man light on

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated / front flexi blowing slightly

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

O/s/r brake pipe to flexiable hose slightly corroded

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

Slight movement in both front upper strut top mountings

Pass 5 May 2011 80,616 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine man light on

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated / front flexi blowing slightly

O/s/r brake pipe to flexiable hose slightly corroded

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

Slight movement in both front upper strut top mountings

Pass 11 May 2010 72,474 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear axle bushes worn slightly allowing slight movement

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Play in offside front top strut mount

Play in steering rack

STRONG ADVISORY: Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe to mid box join

Slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 7 May 2009 63,430 miles

brake pipe corrosion

engine managment light lit

rear plate detereating

slight blow from center exhaust joint

Pass 7 May 2008 56,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,685 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 43,205 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FJ51 OPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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