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FJ51 RTO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,711 mi
Last recorded168,711 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 168,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 158,489 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 157,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 151,453 miles

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 151,453 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 147,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 146,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 146,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 140,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 134,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 122,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 115,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 110,036 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 RTO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

FJ51 RTO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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