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BJ51 AUY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 102,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 17 Jan 2019 100,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease

Offside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 97,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 95,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,633 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine oil filter caseing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,489 miles

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance 32%

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,951 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s head light has been repaired

Pass 22 Jan 2011 75,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2011 75,892 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,950 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,315 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n\s\rear tyre tread uneven

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,207 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,160 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 AUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ51 AUY, 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 AUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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