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A3 UJD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

170,297 mi
Last recorded170,297 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 170,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 157,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 138,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,156 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 135,767 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,901 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside reartyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 128,336 miles

front tyres badly perrished on sidewalls

n/s front brake pipe (to flexible hose)slightly corroded

o/s front brake pipe (to flexible hose)slightly corroded

rear tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

slight blow from rear silencer joint

slight pitting on front discs

small stone chip in A zone of screen

Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 121,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 117,237 miles

rear brake load valve lever stiff in operation

two bulbs not working on high level brake lamp

Pass 13 Aug 2009 115,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 115,546 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 114,328 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 108,967 miles

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

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)

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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A3 UJD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A3 UJD, 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 A3 UJD registered?

A3 UJD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is A3 UJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UJD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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