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BJ51 HYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,220 mi
Last recorded164,220 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 HYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 164,220 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers, nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central, nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 162,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 162,228 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 160,798 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 160,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 158,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 153,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 153,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,934 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2013 148,623 miles

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear brake pipe close to anti roll bar

variuos rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2012 146,570 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear brake pipe close to anti roll bar

variuos rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2011 143,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 143,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 140,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 137,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 133,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 136,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 136,236 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 125,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 125,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 HYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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