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BJ51 AXA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,357 mi
Last recorded142,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 142,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 142,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 127,382 miles

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

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

Rear tyre pressures low

Fail 16 Oct 2015 127,382 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear tyre pressures low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 124,576 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion underneath body and chassis

under cover missing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion underneath body and chassis

under cover missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,431 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 118,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,628 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 105,267 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 100,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 100,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 94,401 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 88,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,603 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 AXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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