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FP51 JNJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,299 mi
Last recorded191,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 JNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 191,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 184,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 184,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 179,124 miles

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

nail in n/s/f

Fail 26 Jan 2016 179,124 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f

Pass 20 Jan 2015 173,097 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014
Fail 28 Jan 2014

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 158,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 158,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 151,839 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills skirts fitted

rear silencer rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2012 151,839 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills skirts fitted

rear silencer rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2011 146,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 126,891 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 118,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 118,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 110,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 102,727 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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FP51 JNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ registered?

FP51 JNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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