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BJ51 OBV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,851 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 8 Jun 2015 124,665 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,665 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes covered with grease

offside rear tyre starting to crack

subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,329 miles

brake pipes front to rear covered in grease

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes that run through chassis legs are covered in grease

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 111,329 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes that run through chassis legs are covered in grease

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,257 miles

brake pipes front to rear heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes very heavily corroded and heavily covered in grease

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,591 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 OBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

BJ51 OBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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