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FJ51 TVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

231,645 mi
Last recorded231,645 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 231,645 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front play on wheel

Fail 2 Jan 2018 231,645 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front play on wheel

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 213,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensation in the lamp (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f bumper loose

various brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Jan 2016

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/f bumper loose

various brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2011 193,530 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 193,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 192,299 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 192,299 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 184,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 184,986 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 179,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 179,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 161,768 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 161,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TVK, 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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What year was FJ51 TVK registered?

FJ51 TVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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