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FY51 JOV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 JOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 90,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 90,043 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 86,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,792 miles

Front to rear rigid brake pipes surface corrosion

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2020 80,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning Siezed (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre rear exhaust rubbers missing

Front to rear rigid brake pipes surface corrosion

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers worn

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,591 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,579 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front lower arm rear bushes worn

gearbox oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,240 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,894 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to been greased

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,051 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 34,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JOV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 JOV registered?

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

Is FY51 JOV safe to buy?

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