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FP51 YCJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 115,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

nearside front brake backplate touching brake disc

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,992 miles

N/S and O/S door mirror covers missing.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Slight damage to N/S/F wing and front panel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,992 miles

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

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

N/S and O/S door mirror covers missing.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Slight damage to N/S/F wing and front panel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,162 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play o/s & n/s front upper strut mounts

Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s rear tyre near limit

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play o/s & n/s front upper strut mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,537 miles

o/f tyre low

rear silencer in poor condition

slight movement in o/s lower arm inner bush

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,645 miles

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

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,513 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 85,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,357 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,199 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,632 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 65,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,433 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 59,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FP51 YCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

FP51 YCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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