MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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,
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,
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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