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BJ51 OMC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,262 mi
Last recorded64,262 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,262 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 63,973 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides need T cutting (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper slight lift in suspension top strut mounting

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,839 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,096 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,080 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,406 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

covered sills

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,953 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

covers on sills

n/s rear tyre outer wall rubber cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,530 miles

covered sills

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,636 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,539 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 OMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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