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BJ51 ATF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ATF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,867 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,467 miles

various hose ferrules rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2015 100,464 miles

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

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

various hose ferrules rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,435 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 93,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,752 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on edges tread depth not cut as deep

Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on edges tread depth not cut as deep

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,740 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

oily underside

p/s damp

plastic sill covers

various pipes corroded

vertical movement to both strut tops

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,740 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

oily underside

p/s damp

plastic sill covers

various pipes corroded

vertical movement to both strut tops

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,192 miles

engine oil leak

valve to osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,893 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn edges

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 74,893 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 67,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,808 miles

both front tyres close to limit,n/s/r tyre in poor condition,front brake pads are low,rear box in poor condition

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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BJ51 ATF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ51 ATF, 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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BJ51 ATF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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