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BJ51 UZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,882 mi
Last recorded85,882 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 85,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,565 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,589 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,589 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,689 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,689 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,080 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,790 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,809 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

n/s wiper rubber slightly split

o/s rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,809 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

n/s wiper rubber slightly split

o/s rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,358 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,316 miles

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2009 52,313 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,182 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,219 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 UZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

BJ51 UZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 UZW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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