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FP51 JHH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,638 mi
Last recorded156,638 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 JHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 156,638 miles

battery slightly insecure

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f outer cv boot pin hole

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f seat belt slow return to base

vacum pipe from servo to pump slightly damage

Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,180 miles

battery slightly insecure

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r lamp lens damage

Fail 11 Nov 2016 156,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

battery slightly insecure

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r lamp lens damage

Pass 20 Nov 2015 155,650 miles

both rear coil springs are rusty

nearside rear lamp is damaged

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated on treads and walls and also has a small lump on inner wall

oil is overfilled

power steering bottle cap is missing

rear silencer is corroded including flange joint

surface corrosion offside front door step/sill

under tray is fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view due to wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' due to wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

both rear coil springs are rusty

nearside rear lamp is damaged

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated on treads and walls and also has a small lump on inner wall

oil is overfilled

power steering bottle cap is missing

rear silencer is corroded including flange joint

surface corrosion offside front door step/sill

under tray is fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 154,576 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres are a different profile to rears

NSR lamp unit broken

NSR tyre inner wall cracked

NSR wheel trim missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 154,576 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres are a different profile to rears

NSR lamp unit broken

NSR tyre inner wall cracked

NSR wheel trim missing

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 153,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Reservoir bottle cap/level missing

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

wheel trims fitted offside and nearside front also offside rear

wipers not parking

Pass 14 Nov 2013 153,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Reservoir bottle cap/level missing

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

wheel trims fitted offside and nearside front also offside rear

wipers not parking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 152,614 miles

undertray hanging down slighty

wipers poor

drivers seat belt fraying slighty on edge

exhaust geanerally rusty

front number plate cracked

pas cap missing

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

start of buldge in near side rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2012 152,614 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt fraying slighty on edge

exhaust geanerally rusty

front number plate cracked

pas cap missing

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

start of buldge in near side rear tyre outer sidewall

undertray hanging down slighty

wipers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2011 151,707 miles

exhaust system very poor

power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 151,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust system very poor

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 150,203 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 150,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 146,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside front bumper

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

interior mirror is insecure

power steering resevior cap is missing, the level may possibly be low due to old dampness around the outside of the resevior

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,256 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside front bumper

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

interior mirror is insecure

power steering resevior cap is missing, the level may possibly be low due to old dampness around the outside of the resevior

Pass 6 Oct 2008 141,807 miles

offside front wing/bumper damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2007 135,875 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall worn

wipers smear

Pass 10 Oct 2007 135,875 miles

n/s/f tyre wall worn

wipers smear

Pass 2 Oct 2006 123,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 113,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 113,845 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FP51 JHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FP51 JHH, 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 FP51 JHH registered?

FP51 JHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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