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FP51 JVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 JVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 121,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 121,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 116,133 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2015 116,133 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2014 111,021 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2014 111,021 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 105,399 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 99,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,352 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 89,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 84,377 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,655 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front & rear brake pipes corroded unable to fully- pads slight worn discs slight corroded-bonnet catch broken

tyre cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front & rear brake pipes corroded unable to fully- pads slight worn discs slight corroded-bonnet catch broken

tyre cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 JVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JVJ, 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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FP51 JVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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