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FJ51 RJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,981 mi
Last recorded55,981 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,981 miles

advise all brake flexy ferrules are slightly corroded .

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,830 miles

Nail in rear tyre

advise offside rear tyre is perrishing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 47,768 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in rear tyre

advise offside rear tyre is perrishing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,409 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,409 miles

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

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

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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FJ51 RJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 RJU registered?

FJ51 RJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is FJ51 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 RJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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