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BJ51 UDP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 125,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 117,148 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,752 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,079 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 102,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 102,901 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,378 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 89,786 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 81,329 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 81,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 73,703 miles

n/s dorr mirror glass cracked , slight play n/s/f shock top mount , both rear tyres worn on edge and sidewalls perished

Pass 3 May 2007 61,935 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 61,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,085 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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