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FJ51 RXZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,240 mi
Last recorded85,240 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 RXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,164 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,361 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 83,354 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the laden valve to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not holed

rear exhaust back box has slight blow

Fail 4 Oct 2019 80,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the laden valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the laden valve to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not holed

rear exhaust back box has slight blow

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,165 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensation valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount has movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensation valve to flexi pipe have marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear have marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensation valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both headlamps need polishing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,561 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,153 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,389 miles

Front number plate delaminating, replace

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,127 miles

front registration plate becoming delaminated

Fail 20 Sep 2008 26,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate becoming delaminated

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,552 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 RXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

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