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BJ51 SPX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,321 mi
Last recorded122,321 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 118,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 91,006 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,644 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,231 miles

rusty back box

wear and rust on front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,377 miles

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

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

middle exhaust box hanger brackets broken, but exhaust still securley mounted

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2008 53,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust box hanger brackets broken, but exhaust still securley mounted

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,821 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 SPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

BJ51 SPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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