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J5 JAP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,160 mi
Last recorded67,160 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,173 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 66,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,924 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 22,652 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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J5 JAP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J5 JAP, 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

How do I check the history of J5 JAP?

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What year was J5 JAP registered?

J5 JAP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is J5 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 JAP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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