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BJ51 AUA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 123,091 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 123,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 106,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 May 2011 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,951 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 87,634 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 87,634 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2008 78,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 69,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2007 69,305 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2006 59,129 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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BJ51 AUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AUA, 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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What year was BJ51 AUA registered?

BJ51 AUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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