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2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NG51 AZJ

NG51 AZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 121,781 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2001 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Aug 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,781 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Aug 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1598cc
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NG51 AZJ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2023
  • 121,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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NG51 AZJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:10
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (NG51 AZJ) between August 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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NG51 AZJ Mileage History

  1. 22/08/2022118,955 mi
  2. 11/08/2023121,781 mi+2,826 mi

Average of roughly 2,916 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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