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JCZ 8149

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,337 mi
Last recorded116,337 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 8149
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front upper & both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front upper & both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 108,347 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front upper & both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,225 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,225 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining section (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 92,844 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,518 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 86,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,216 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,779 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 31,687 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 31,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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JCZ 8149 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JCZ 8149, 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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JCZ 8149 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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