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FL51 XSJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

165,974 mi
Last recorded165,974 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 165,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 164,974 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on vaeious metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 159,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 159,152 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 153,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 153,457 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 133,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 133,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 126,878 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 107,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 107,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,405 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 88,405 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,275 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,928 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,593 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

excessively tinted drivers and front passengers door drop glass

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 XSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

FL51 XSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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