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BJ51 UBZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,004 mi
Last recorded101,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,004 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

emmisions not tested due to exhaust

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,824 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,951 miles

Front both head lights faided

Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both head lights faided

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,935 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,450 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside door mirror shroud top cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear exhaust back box corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear exhaust back box corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside door mirror shroud missing but sharpe edges covered in tape

Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,191 miles

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

front brake pads getting low 65/70%

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,518 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,290 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish around circumfrence of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,453 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 UBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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