VAUXHALL ASTRA WJ51ZGA has 32 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2001 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,782 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 09:23.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Sunday 31st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

WJ51ZGA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JANUARY 2027130,782 MI
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2026130,782 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged And Seriously Weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Middle Exhaust Blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Rear Exhaust Blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Does Not Provide A View To The Rear (3.3 (c))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202531ST JANUARY 2026128,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing On Threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 2025128,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing On Threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords On Threads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202431ST JANUARY 2025126,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2024126,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202331ST JANUARY 2024125,408 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202231ST JANUARY 2023124,066 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH JANUARY 2022124,061 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202131ST JANUARY 2022122,394 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 2021122,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH JANUARY 2020122,203 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Likely To Become Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201931ST JANUARY 2020120,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201831ST JANUARY 2019119,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement In The Upper Support Bearing Assembly (2.5.b.1b)
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201731ST JANUARY 2018117,064 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201631ST JANUARY 2017114,652 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2016114,652 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED26TH MARCH 20151ST APRIL 2016112,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED26TH MARCH 2015112,105 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED31ST MARCH 20141ST APRIL 2015107,886 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED31ST MARCH 2014107,886 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED2ND APRIL 2013105,055 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20131ST APRIL 2014105,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201229TH MARCH 2013103,313 MI
FAILED29TH MARCH 2012103,313 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201129TH MARCH 2012100,140 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20099TH OCTOBER 201089,714 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 200989,704 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20089TH OCTOBER 200975,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20077TH OCTOBER 200866,511 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 200766,501 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 200615TH AUGUST 200747,240 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ51ZGA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

WJ51ZGA MOT Comments

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WJ51ZGA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,782 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,231 miles

WJ51ZGA FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration WJ51ZGA was manufactured on Friday 7th September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 130,782 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 5,231 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ51ZGA has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 25 Advisories, 10 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 3 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does WJ51ZGA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 WJ51ZGA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ51ZGA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 WJ51ZGA does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ51ZGA Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ51ZGA will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ51ZGA MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ51ZGA will expire in 10 months on Sunday 31st January 2027. Read more

When did WJ51ZGA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ51ZGA was on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 09:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ51ZGA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for WJ51ZGA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ51ZGA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for WJ51ZGA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ51ZGA?

WJ51ZGA is registered as a 2001 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has WJ51ZGA done?

The odometer reading for WJ51ZGA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 130,782 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,231 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ51ZGA?

The vehicle WJ51ZGA was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th September 2001. Read more

What colour is WJ51ZGA?

The official colour of WJ51ZGA is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WJ51ZGA have?

WJ51ZGA has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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