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BF51 UUJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,605 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,304 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,076 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 34,076 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,859 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 33,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,765 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 32,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,246 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,184 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 27,260 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre out of shape / cracking sidewall.

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,260 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre out of shape / cracking sidewall.

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,975 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 16,524 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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BF51 UUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF51 UUJ, 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

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What year was BF51 UUJ registered?

BF51 UUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 UUJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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