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J44 NSM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,463 mi
Last recorded102,463 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 NSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,242 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 88,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,185 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Mar 2014 83,183 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,388 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded

front discs worn thin

offside front shocker slightly moist

rear brake discs worn

rear shocks corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,829 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,829 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,109 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 34,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,444 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,993 miles

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

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

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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J44 NSM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J44 NSM, 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 J44 NSM registered?

J44 NSM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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