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BJ51 AZO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,235 miles

(BOTH) off-side and near-side wheel arches has surface corrosion

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both feed and return pipes, area marked with chalk ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear chassis leg has surface corrosion

Offside Front chassis leg has surface corrosion on front sub-frame mounting point

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear cross-member corroded

brake load compensate valve mounting bracket corroded

windscreen has a crack running along the bottom of the screen, but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (BOTH) main feed pipes to rear wheels corroded just before load compenstate valve, area marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from load compensate valve to flexi brake pipe, area marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle seat belt (5.2.5b)

(BOTH) off-side and near-side wheel arches has surface corrosion

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both feed and return pipes, area marked with chalk ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear chassis leg has surface corrosion

Offside Front chassis leg has surface corrosion on front sub-frame mounting point

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear cross-member corroded

brake load compensate valve mounting bracket corroded

windscreen has a crack running along the bottom of the screen, but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main feeds too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed too offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit close to exposing cords advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside stop light slightly dim

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Windscreen damaged at the bottom but not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,247 miles

All brake pipes greased / corroded

Engine managment light on dash

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust middle silencer deteriorated, hangers broken, rear joint heavily corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment excessive play when jacked up, ok when on floor (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front top mount worn, spring secure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located not sitting correct in top mount (2.4.C.2)

All brake pipes greased / corroded

Engine managment light on dash

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust middle silencer deteriorated, hangers broken, rear joint heavily corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment excessive play when jacked up, ok when on floor (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,386 miles

Engine light on dash

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under body brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under body brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,980 miles

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

sill covers are fitted

the engine warning lamp is on

the nsr tyre has a small nail in

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,978 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

sill covers are fitted

the engine warning lamp is on

the nsr tyre has a small nail in

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,429 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

enging managment light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,072 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 AZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AZO, 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 AZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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