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FJ51 RKO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,514 mi
Last recorded43,514 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear tyres cracking/uneven tread wear

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear washers inop

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,941 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 38,941 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2010 37,865 miles

both rear tyres cracking and on n s rear tyre

brake pipes coverd by crease

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear washer inop

sills coverd by plastic trims

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,757 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,757 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,141 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,141 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 RKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKO, 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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FJ51 RKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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