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FN51 JHJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 JHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 98,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes plus front to rear x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly contaminated (condensation)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 98,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central to rear section joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light illuminates when position lights switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes plus front to rear x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly contaminated (condensation)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,930 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 85,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 74,727 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 74,723 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,290 miles

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

advise engine check light staying on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,329 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,243 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,962 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,962 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,556 miles

advise engine check light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,652 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 46,622 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,191 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front brake disc,s slightly coroded

sidewall damage to both front tyres

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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FN51 JHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FN51 JHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 JHJ registered?

FN51 JHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 JHJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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