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AJ51 JRZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,781 mi
Last recorded131,781 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,781 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit ,, poor

n/s/r tyre worn ,,,poor

park brake 19% ,, o/s low

roll bar links worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit ,, poor

n/s/r tyre worn ,,,poor

park brake 19% ,, o/s low

roll bar links worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,800 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

front suspension coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 126,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front suspension coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 120,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,089 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 12 Feb 2015 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,083 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 111,073 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,312 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 103,612 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,857 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

front wiper linkage stiff

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,025 miles

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

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

front brake discs worne

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,701 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,311 miles

Both front tyres very low on tread

exhaust in very poor condition

nearside wiper blade split

play in both front shock-absorber top mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,245 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNT NEEDS WELDING

REAR BOX CORRODING BAD

REAR TYRES PERISHED GETTING LOW

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,452 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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AJ51 JRZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ51 JRZ, 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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AJ51 JRZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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