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BJ51 SPU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,187 mi
Last recorded133,187 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 SPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 129,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 125,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 122,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 119,401 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,559 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 96,040 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Small chip in front screen.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 90,502 miles

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

oil leak at bottom of engine

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 SPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

BJ51 SPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BJ51 SPU safe to buy?

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