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FJ51 PXY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,652 mi
Last recorded123,652 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 123,652 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,843 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 119,843 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 113,301 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 103,582 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 93,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers do not park automaticly when switched off.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 93,049 miles

wipers do not park automaticly when switched off.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 83,148 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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FJ51 PXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ51 PXY, 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 FJ51 PXY registered?

FJ51 PXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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