MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust back box joint poor condition
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine management light on
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre approaching wear bars
nearside rear tyre worn inside edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
centre stop lamp disconnected
front reg plate poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brakepipe to compensator poor condition
centre stop lamp disconnected
front brake discs poor condition
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brakepipe to compensator poor condition
centre stop lamp disconnected
front brake discs poor condition
nearside front bumper loose
slight lift offside front mcphearson strut top
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
nearside front bumper loose
slight lift offside front mcphearson strut top
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE51 VZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DE51 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.
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What year was DE51 VZJ registered?
DE51 VZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2001.
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