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BJ51 HZB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,185 mi
Last recorded201,185 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 201,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing both shoulders heavily worn inner shoulder

sump corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 201,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing both shoulders heavily worn inner shoulder

sump corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 194,022 miles

Engine management fault light on dash

FRont wipers - park function faulty

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 194,022 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management fault light on dash

FRont wipers - park function faulty

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 191,596 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2014 191,489 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2013 186,452 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside headlamp pattern obscure

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 175,599 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 175,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 169,653 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 169,639 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 158,863 miles

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 158,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 151,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 151,425 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 143,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 133,927 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 133,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006

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

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 HZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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