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AJ51 JVU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,768 miles

engine management light on.

exhaust leak - centre.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 119,751 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine management light on.

exhaust leak - centre.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

coolant leaking

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

coolant leaking

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,116 miles

o/s/r and both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 109,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r and both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,166 miles

both rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,763 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 103,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,846 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,243 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,847 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 77,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,210 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 JVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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