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FP51 JWD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,559 mi
Last recorded97,559 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 JWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,559 miles

Engine oil was not showing on the dipstick prior to starting the emissions test (level topped up to enable the test)

Exhaust middle to rear joint flanges are very rusty

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

Front lower suspension arms rusted

Front road springs rusted

Metal fuel pipes badly rusted

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner tread shoulder

Rear wheel arches rusted

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,554 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both headlamps have no patterns (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil was not showing on the dipstick prior to starting the emissions test (level topped up to enable the test)

Exhaust middle to rear joint flanges are very rusty

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

Front lower suspension arms rusted

Front road springs rusted

Metal fuel pipes badly rusted

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner tread shoulder

Rear wheel arches rusted

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,220 miles

Brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust centre section rear supports rusted away

Exhaust middle section to rear section joint very rusty

Headlamp lenses degrading

Metal fuel pipes very rusty

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,220 miles

Brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust centre section rear supports rusted away

Exhaust middle section to rear section joint very rusty

Headlamp lenses degrading

Metal fuel pipes very rusty

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

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

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,221 miles

Headlamp lenses degrading

Metal fuel pipes very rusty

Brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust middle to rear joint badly rusted

Front brake discs rusted

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,221 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake flex hose ferrules rusted

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust middle to rear joint badly rusted

Front brake discs rusted

Headlamp lenses degrading

Metal fuel pipes very rusty

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,619 miles

Exhaust middle to rear joint/s badly rusted

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Metal fuel pipe/s very rusty

Nearside front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sills

Fail 15 Aug 2015 89,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust middle to rear joint/s badly rusted

Expired tax disc on display

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Metal fuel pipe/s very rusty

Nearside front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Sill covers fitted preventing an inspection of the outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange to middle box in very poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,440 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear exahust rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,120 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,120 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 750,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,899 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 JWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

FP51 JWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is FP51 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 JWD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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