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BG51 VVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,970 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 78,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,712 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on!

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights frosted (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish.

some fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

both headlights poor image

deterioration in nearside front & rear tyres

engine light on

nearside & offside brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,635 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,774 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear shock absorber casings corroding

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,360 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,488 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)

exhaust deteriorating

front flexible brake hoses corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,073 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,339 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 36,335 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 9,844 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 7,722 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 7,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 VVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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