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FJ51 TVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,344 mi
Last recorded163,344 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 163,344 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 163,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 161,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 159,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 157,540 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 157,539 miles

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

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

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 29 Jan 2016 154,975 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 152,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 152,776 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 152,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 152,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 149,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 146,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 146,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 143,608 miles

both front wiper blades split

light corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

light corrosion on both front inner wing and offside rear pipe to wheel cylinder

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 139,820 miles

light corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

light corrosion on offside front inner wing and offside rear (to flexible hose) brake pipes

rear wiper blade split

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2010 139,820 miles

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

light corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

light corrosion on offside front inner wing and offside rear (to flexible hose) brake pipes

rear wiper blade split

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2009 136,919 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 136,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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 7 Aug 2008 135,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 135,110 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 132,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 128,173 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 TVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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