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FY51 JPO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,875 mi
Last recorded140,875 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 JPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 140,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 137,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 131,480 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 121,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 121,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

coolant level warning light on

o/s/r lamp lens cracked no white light to rear

Fail 11 Sep 2010 112,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,515 miles

non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 95,658 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 82,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,154 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2005 57,103 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 57,103 miles

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

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

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 JPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY51 JPO, 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 FY51 JPO registered?

FY51 JPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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