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2001 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FG51VLJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,185 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,678 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,055 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
9 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,531 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear tyres worn on inner edge outer sidewalls perished
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear tyres worn on inner edge outer sidewalls perished
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,321 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016 3 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,083 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,294 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,000 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,494 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 3 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
23 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,813 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2011 3 Jun 202619 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
21 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,496 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,744 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2009 3 Jun 20266 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,712 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2008 3 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
15 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FG51VLJ was registered on 2001-11-09
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