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AJ51 NYY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,828 mi
Last recorded120,828 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge but not showing ply/cord.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing but not showing ply/cord.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,814 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge but not showing ply/cord.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing but not showing ply/cord.

Fail 3 May 2016 117,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 99,887 miles

Rear brake pipes,front discs & pads required shortly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,194 miles

unable to check integrity of metal brake pipes ,as are covered in grease

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,425 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,425 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,439 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear inner tread

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,691 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2007 41,691 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,807 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 NYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ51 NYY, 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 NYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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