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FJ51 TNF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,476 mi
Last recorded132,476 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,476 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 132,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle full (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers not tested

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,619 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 126,619 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box to system joint slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,126 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 115,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,106 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 110,105 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,106 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 97,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,605 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,597 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,565 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,778 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,770 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,307 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 47,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,953 miles

near side front tyre only just legal

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 TNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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