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FJ51 RVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,144 mi
Last recorded122,144 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 157,211 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 157,211 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 146,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 146,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 146,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 146,222 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 125,278 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slighly cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2011 125,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slighly cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2010 109,766 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2010 109,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2009 98,967 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 98,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 84,579 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,504 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 RVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

FJ51 RVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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