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BJ51 AWO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes heavily coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,673 miles

headlamp lens faded both sides

Fail 7 Jul 2016 115,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

headlamp lens faded both sides

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,652 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,652 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 110,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 108,686 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 108,686 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 100,769 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 97,400 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,585 miles

some blue/black smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,504 miles

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

some blue smoke from exhaust

some roughness to nsf wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,502 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 AWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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