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BJ51 USW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 82,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front bumper damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to boot lid no rough edges

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 65,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 19 May 2017 65,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 May 2016 61,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,341 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 19,154 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 USW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 USW, 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 USW registered?

BJ51 USW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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