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BJ51 VRX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,306 miles

185/65x15

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 28 Nov 2013 111,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 100,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,442 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,402 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,277 miles

Rear number plate worn, Engine oil level low, Slight oil leak, Tracking check, Damage n/s body and o/s/r corner.

STRONGLY ADV, Play in both sides front top suspension mounts, Full brake inspection, o/s/f tyre close to legal limit, n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges, Plastic covers over outer sills, o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode,

Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear number plate worn, Engine oil level low, Slight oil leak, Tracking check, Damage n/s body and o/s/r corner.

STRONGLY ADV, Play in both sides front top suspension mounts, Full brake inspection, o/s/f tyre close to legal limit, n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges, Plastic covers over outer sills, o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode,

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,950 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection,Suspect front brake pads low, Hand brake travel, Rear exhaust corroded,Oil leaks, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen, Damage-n/s and o/s/r of vehicle.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,223 miles

Oil leak, n/s/f tyre worn inside edge.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Tracking check, Rear exhaust corroded, Rear number plate worn, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,176 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Tracking check, Rear exhaust corroded, Rear number plate worn, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small stone chips in front screen

Fail 4 Dec 2007 48,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small stone chips in front screen

Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,123 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 VRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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