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AO51 TJZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,235 mi
Last recorded151,235 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 151,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe mount (under wheel arch) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount prescribed area (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle mount hanger (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 147,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 142,082 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 142,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 141,054 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 141,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 138,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 138,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 137,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 132,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 132,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,499 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange to centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 122,005 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,190 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and are cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 107,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 104,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,311 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,040 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 81,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,187 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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AO51 TJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AO51 TJZ, 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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AO51 TJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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