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BJ51 SNN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,712 miles

EXHAUST/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)

STEERING RACK DAMP

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,938 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI JOINT

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,232 miles

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT

2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

3/ STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,216 miles

1/ STEERING RACK DAMP 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1/ STEERING RACK DAMP 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,746 miles

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,312 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,928 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,928 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,966 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,720 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY 2/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK AND GEARBOX

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,171 miles

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F POWER STEERING RACK 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,529 miles

1/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 3/ O/S/F BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 3/ O/S/F BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,409 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

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 SNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SNN, 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 SNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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