CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO51 VZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,267 miles

Slight room in front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,307 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 61,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,107 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO51 VZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VZJ, 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

How do I check the history of AO51 VZJ?

You can check the full history of AO51 VZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO51 VZJ registered?

AO51 VZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AO51 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO51 VZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO51 VZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.