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FP51 OUJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,235 mi
Last recorded89,235 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,235 miles

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

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroding. rear silencer mountings corroding and rear joint corroded but secure at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 38,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,918 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,521 miles

engine warning light remains on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,991 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 OUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

FP51 OUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FP51 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 OUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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