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FJ51 TMY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,201 miles

Corrosion on flexy hose ends.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

Rear suspension bushes perished/worn.

Severe corrosion on arches.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bind on rear brakes.

Corrosion on flexy hose ends.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

Offside Rear Park brake low effort.

Severe corrosion on arches.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,755 miles

Corrosion on prescribed areas / components.

Offside Rear Arch corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 113,762 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,641 miles

Cill covers fitted

Corrosion on underbody.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play/wear in suspension bushes/joints.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 109,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Cill covers fitted

Corrosion on underbody.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play/wear in suspension bushes/joints.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,222 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,092 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,297 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 96,297 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,142 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge but still legal

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,976 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge but still legal

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside foot and hand brake have lower perfomanse readings than nearside advise attention

rear number plate slightley tarnished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 697,771 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,083 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

offside rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

Fail 17 Oct 2010 61,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

offside rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,491 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,402 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TMY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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