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FJ51 RAX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,612 mi
Last recorded94,612 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,612 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ns rear fuel pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ns rear fuel pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,223 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advice check surpect front brake pads low

front discs worn both sides

movement in back seat but secure

windscreen scracted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 67,209 miles

front brake discs corroding on braking service

front tyres low on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,365 miles

front discs corroed on braking surface

gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 56,585 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 RAX 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 90%.

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 FJ51 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

FJ51 RAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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