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FJ51 RWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 111,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also flexi unit meshing split. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe covered in grease.

Nearside Rear Coil spring of a different type.

Offside Front Brake pipe covered in grease.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 106,219 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also flexi unit meshing split. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe covered in grease.

Nearside Rear Coil spring of a different type.

Offside Front Brake pipe covered in grease.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover split very slightly (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear silencer box damaged +bent very slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 92,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,959 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,913 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,863 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 RWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

FJ51 RWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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