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FJ51 SOA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,750 mi
Last recorded106,750 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,750 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,409 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,090 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,701 miles

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

seat belt very small split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,205 miles

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

o/s/front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 45,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,873 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 SOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

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

Is FJ51 SOA safe to buy?

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