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AJ51 JVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,573 mi
Last recorded138,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 138,573 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

play in front top shock mounts

spanner light on dash

Fail 2 Jan 2020 138,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

play in front top shock mounts

spanner light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,333 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 8 Jan 2019 133,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Body component likely to become detached OUTER SILL PANEL AT FRONT (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached HEAT SHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PLUS CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,566 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

nearside sill trim loose

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

play in front top shock mounts

rear exhaust corroded + slight blow

Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

nearside sill trim loose

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

play in front top shock mounts

rear exhaust corroded + slight blow

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,811 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 123,811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on 2mm

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,660 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON 2M

Pass 5 Jan 2015 116,888 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

uneven tyre wear front (worn inner edges)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 116,888 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven tyre wear front (worn inner edges)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,119 miles

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

NS mirror cracked

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

NS mirror cracked

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,919 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,801 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 94,705 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,705 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes corroded

rear box in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,803 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

REAR SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF SLIGHTLY

Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,529 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 JVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JVG, 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 JVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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