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AO51 YZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,424 mi
Last recorded135,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,424 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front tyres getting low

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear metal brake pipes corrorded

Rear shockers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 27 May 2016 135,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs deteriorated

Front tyres getting low

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear metal brake pipes corrorded

Rear shockers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2015 299,096 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corodded

Fail 21 May 2015 299,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corodded

Pass 30 May 2014 264,965 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 264,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlight covers deteriated

Pass 22 May 2013 242,356 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 242,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 24 May 2012 219,798 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 219,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre has lots of flat spots

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers not docking properly on intermittent selection

Pass 27 May 2011 192,988 miles

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

both front discs deteriated

Fail 27 May 2011 192,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front discs deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 167,346 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 167,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 27 May 2009 141,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 116,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,981 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 YZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AO51 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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