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FY51 COJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,621 mi
Last recorded51,621 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 COJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 51,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Mil on

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 45,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from engine oil filter.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,361 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met, may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,839 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery in secure

exhaust back box corroaded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 21,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battery in secure

exhaust back box corroaded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,857 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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FY51 COJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY51 COJ, 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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FY51 COJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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