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ExpiredMileage
147,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED AND REAR SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive AND OIL LEVEL IS VERY LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working AND WHEN YOU SWITCH ON FOG LIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS COMING ON (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED AND REAR SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive AND OIL LEVEL IS VERY LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front, linkage/shock fitment incorrect (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front, linkage/shock fitment incorrect (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
driveline noise
handbrake needs atention soon
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
driveline noise
handbrake needs atention soon
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front drop link shows signs of chaffing against suspension leg
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front drop link shows signs of chaffing against suspension leg
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
lift in front suspension units
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
lift in front suspension units
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Air filter housing loose
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door strap loose
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front part exhaust deteriorating
front tyres wearing outer edges
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front door strap loose
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front part exhaust deteriorating
front tyres wearing outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perishing /tread area
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
1/ both front torear steel brake pipes and all rear brake pipes becoming corroded 2/ n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight weep on nearside rack gator
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight weep on nearside rack gator
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nsr brake pipe corroded at brake flex
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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FJ51 TMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 TMX, 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 TMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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