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BJ51 FMM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 87,083 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,596 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,596 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,409 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroed

Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,213 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 44,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box crusty

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,616 miles

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

rear exhaust box crusty

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,567 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 FMM 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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

BJ51 FMM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 FMM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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