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BJ51 AUH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,573 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,809 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,275 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 AUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AUH, 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 AUH registered?

BJ51 AUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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