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AJZ 9608

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 9608
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,077 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in top mounts

Fail 2 Aug 2013 95,073 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in top mounts

Pass 28 Jul 2012 89,911 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2012 89,911 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 85,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,081 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,040 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 14 Aug 2009 72,048 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

oil level on minimum

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2009 72,048 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level on minimum

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,127 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 64,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 58,941 miles

p.a.s. rack damp/seeping.

rear tyres wearing low on innere edges/cracking.

Pass 9 May 2006 49,618 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 49,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 38,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 38,996 miles

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

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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AJZ 9608 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJZ 9608, 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 AJZ 9608 registered?

AJZ 9608 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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