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BG51 VJY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,559 mi
Last recorded63,559 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,559 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 63,559 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view some light chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 63,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also very heavily cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view some light chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,104 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,993 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural areas and suspension components

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,993 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to various structural areas and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,773 miles

Rear exhaust corroed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which do not restrict the drivers view

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Rear LAV to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear LAV to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which do not restrict the drivers view

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,389 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes

front brake disc corroded and pitted

front brake pads getting low

front hub components very rusty

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

some segments of high level stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rear brake pipes

front brake disc corroded and pitted

front brake pads getting low

front hub components very rusty

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

some segments of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,938 miles

Front disc,s and hub components very rusty

Front unable to examine subframe due to a large undertray fitted

Rear corrosion in brake pipes

Rear outer skin of silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front disc,s and hub components very rusty

Front unable to examine subframe due to a large undertray fitted

Rear corrosion in brake pipes

Rear outer skin of silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2014 61,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer weak

vehicle rusting on underside

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,534 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer weak

vehicle rusting on underside

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,300 miles

corrosion in front brake disc,s

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion in front brake disc,s

Fail 22 Oct 2012 61,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perish cracks in rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,171 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perish cracks in rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,416 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 57,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,260 miles

headlamp glasses in poor condition,starting to effect beam image.

unable to examine front subframe,due to large undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 50,634 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,634 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 44,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in offside front steering rack

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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BG51 VJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG51 VJY, 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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BG51 VJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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