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FJ51 RYR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,071 mi
Last recorded64,071 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 64,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,977 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,145 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,881 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,984 miles

Front brake discs have 20% of corrosion on inner edge

emissions high 1st time, vehicle road tested to bring high emissions down

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,793 miles

exhaust rear backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,848 miles

front brake disc-corroed

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,717 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,146 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 RYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 RYR registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ51 RYR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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