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FJ51 TPF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,886 mi
Last recorded94,886 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,886 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pas pipe seal (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,886 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pas pipe seal (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,245 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,245 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,949 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,876 miles

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

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

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

slight uneven inner tread wear both rear tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,089 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,246 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,899 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
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FJ51 TPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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