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FJ51 TJV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,310 mi
Last recorded114,310 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,310 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres 205/6015 front tyres 1956015

Fail 28 Apr 2015 114,286 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres 205/6015 front tyres 1956015

Fail 29 Apr 2014 102,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non standard wheels are fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre is starting to perish on sidewalls

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

Wipers split on ends

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,644 miles

Non standard wheels are fitted

Offside front tyre is starting to perish on sidewalls

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

Wipers split on ends

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2012 97,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,396 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,460 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 53,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,379 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 TJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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