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AJ51 UGX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 99,747 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 97,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 12 May 2021 97,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 18 May 2020 95,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 95,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 93,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 93,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,230 miles

Offside Front o/s/f flexible brake hose ferule very rusty

Fail 22 May 2018 90,230 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f flexible brake hose ferule very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,550 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,549 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,555 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,488 miles

o/s head lamp holder worn broken

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,318 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,276 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,467 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 UGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UGX, 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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What year was AJ51 UGX registered?

AJ51 UGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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