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FN51 TTJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,208 miles

engine management warning light stays on

engine smokes on tickover but clears when revved

slight corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

engine management light warning stays on

slight corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 78,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,558 miles

Front discs pitted inner side

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,218 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,364 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,187 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,360 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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FN51 TTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TTJ, 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 FN51 TTJ registered?

FN51 TTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 TTJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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