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FP51 NTJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 NTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,814 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,814 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,215 miles

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

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,205 miles

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

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

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

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,409 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,406 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,732 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,764 miles

nsf and nsr tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box heavily corroded not blowing

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 NTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

FP51 NTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FP51 NTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 NTJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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