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AJ51 VVB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,071 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 102,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,144 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,921 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 85,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,131 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,437 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,588 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,583 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,100 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,002 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,745 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,251 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 VVB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 VVB registered?

AJ51 VVB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is AJ51 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 VVB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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