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FJ51 RYN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,958 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion at offside front chassis section

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 130,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion at offside front chassis section

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 124,503 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGE ( 205/50X16)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,503 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGE ( 205/50X16)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,846 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape (tread pattern uneven)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape (tread pattern uneven)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,548 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,548 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,312 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,431 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,958 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FJ51 RYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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