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BG51 XZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 114,559 miles

Centre Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 114,559 miles

Centre Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 103,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 103,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall rubber spliting

Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,396 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated and images faint

oil leaks

rear lateral and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2014 94,030 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs poor condition

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated and images faint

oil leaks

rear lateral and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and reat tyres different sizes

front brake discs corroded inner surface

n/s/r,o/s/f and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/r tyre screw in tread,stepping inner edge and close to legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,903 miles

aux drive belt cracking

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

centre & rear sections of exhaust corroding

front & rear brake discs wearing

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,630 miles

n/s front fog lamp lens cracked/holed

o/s front and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,786 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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BG51 XZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG51 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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