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BJ51 FNF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,415 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 111,415 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,025 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,864 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,864 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,879 miles

Rear of centre exhaust flange is corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 95,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear of centre exhaust flange is corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,183 miles

Centre exhaust mount is corroded

Offside rear (from load valve) metal brake pipe is corroded

Rear of centre, exhaust flange is corroded and weak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,228 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,026 miles

centre seatbelt strap buckle incorrectly position

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,186 miles

centre seat belt strap restricted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 27,159 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 FNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

BJ51 FNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 FNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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