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FN51 OOJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,935 mi
Last recorded134,935 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 OOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 134,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2018 128,607 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,769 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,014 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,643 miles

both front brake discs poor conbdoitioon

exhaust down pipe poor condition on flexi pipe

n/s rear brake pipes slighht corroded

n/s rear tyre close to limit

o/s front brake hose slight corrosion on ferrels

Fail 14 Nov 2014 97,643 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front discs poor condition

exhaust front down pipe poor condition flexi

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,667 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 88,667 miles

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

centre exhaust brackets broken

centre exhaust to rear exhauast corroded and in very poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,584 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

door sill covers fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 69,670 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 69,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,173 miles

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

o/s headlight adjuster not working.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,027 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FN51 OOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN51 OOJ, 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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FN51 OOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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