MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both outer sills covered.
Engine oil light on.
Just acceptable corrosion to all metal brake pipes.
Stone chips across windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Both outer sills covered.
Engine oil light on.
Just acceptable corrosion to all metal brake pipes.
Stone chips across windscreen.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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FJ51 TJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.
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