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BJ51 AXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,429 mi
Last recorded181,429 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 181,429 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 181,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 172,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 166,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 166,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,481 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 150,463 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 136,158 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 124,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 124,368 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,389 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,446 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,859 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED* SOME PLAY IN OSR WHEELBEARING - JUST ACCEPTABLE* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

PLASTIC UNDER ARCH, UNDER BOY , OUTER SILL, INNER SILL AND UNDER ENGINE SHIELDS RESTICT EXAMINATION* NSR TYRE WORN* WIPER CLEARANCE POOR* UNABLE TO INSPECT NSR SEATBELT DUE TO BABY SEAT* BRAKE PIPES CORRODED*

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

UNDERBODY TRAYS RESTRICT EXAMINATION OF TESTABLE ITEMS - BRAKE PIPES ETC* BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN GENERAL* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED* UNABLE TO EXAMINE INNER AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS* SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR WHEELBEARING*

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 AXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AXB, 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 AXB registered?

BJ51 AXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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