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FH51 RXJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 RXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,531 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear no plate faded

surface corossion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,170 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,170 miles

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)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,068 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,831 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2014 78,831 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,984 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 61,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,276 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,111 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 56,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,790 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,223 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 39,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre and trewad 3mm

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexihoses

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,789 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre and trewad 3mm

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexihoses

Fail 28 Sep 2006 34,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,068 miles

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

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

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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FH51 RXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FH51 RXJ, 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 FH51 RXJ registered?

FH51 RXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FH51 RXJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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