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FL51 OJE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,413 mi
Last recorded121,413 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

alternator belt of the wrong type

Fail 1 Jun 2010 111,908 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

alternator belt of the wrong type

Pass 20 Mar 2009 114,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

has oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 114,149 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

has oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 95,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 142,873 miles

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

exhaust heatshield fractured

Pass 18 Jul 2006 135,118 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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FL51 OJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL51 OJE, 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 FL51 OJE registered?

FL51 OJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is FL51 OJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 OJE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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