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AJ51 OAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,643 mi
Last recorded180,643 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 180,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 180,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 165,268 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 165,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,339 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 145,339 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,596 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 11 Nov 2014 138,054 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 138,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013
Fail 16 Nov 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 133,101 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 129,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 129,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 120,194 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre has been run flat,there are also small splits around sidewall.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007
Fail 16 Oct 2006 99,939 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,939 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 OAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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