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BJ51 AZD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,368 mi
Last recorded204,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 204,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 204,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 186,861 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 167,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 167,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 148,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 116,255 miles

both front tyres worn to excess on outer edge

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Fail 12 Mar 2010 116,150 miles

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

both front tyres worn to excess on outer edge

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust rear joint corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,957 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 96,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 85,334 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 85,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ51 AZD?

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What year was BJ51 AZD registered?

BJ51 AZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is BJ51 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 AZD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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