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J555 ACT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,080 mi
Last recorded193,080 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ACT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 193,080 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 193,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 193,487 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jan 2009 193,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 193,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 193,488 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 193,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 193,480 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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J555 ACT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J555 ACT, 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 J555 ACT registered?

J555 ACT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is J555 ACT safe to buy?

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