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EJ51 JZN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 JZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,860 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wall cracked

raer exhaust in poor condition

wiper motor slightly sticking

Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,860 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner wall cracked

raer exhaust in poor condition

wiper motor slightly sticking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,890 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,053 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 72,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,451 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 55,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 14,737 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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EJ51 JZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ51 JZN, 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

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What year was EJ51 JZN registered?

EJ51 JZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 JZN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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