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BJ51 VRZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,563 mi
Last recorded119,563 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various areas at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside steering rack gaiter is damp with fluid but no positive evidence of a leak

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

Offside Front solid brake pipe is damp with fluid but no evidence of any leaks

Offside Front solid brake pipe is poorly fitted but secure

both front seat belts are slightly slow to retract

exhaust middle mounting is broken but exhaust is still secure

exhaust rear box mounting is broken but exhaust is still secure

exhaust rear flexi joint is in a very poor corroded condition

nearside door mirror cowling is damaged

nearside wing indicator repeater lens cover is missing

rear underbody heat shield is insecure

washer jet aim is poor

Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various areas at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside steering rack gaiter is damp with fluid but no positive evidence of a leak

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

Offside Front solid brake pipe is damp with fluid but no evidence of any leaks

Offside Front solid brake pipe is poorly fitted but secure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front seat belts are slightly slow to retract

exhaust middle mounting is broken but exhaust is still secure

exhaust rear box mounting is broken but exhaust is still secure

exhaust rear flexi joint is in a very poor corroded condition

nearside door mirror cowling is damaged

nearside wing indicator repeater lens cover is missing

rear underbody heat shield is insecure

washer jet aim is poor

Fail 13 Feb 2016 119,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Sub frame area as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust blow at centre/front sections joint area.

Exhaust blow at centre/rear sections joint area.

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear section.

Exhaust mounting brackets broken at centre and rear sections.

Front number plate damaged.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear section area.

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 114,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S front brake pad retaining clip incorrectly fitted

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust supports corroded/broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S front brake pad retaining clip incorrectly fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust supports corroded/broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,176 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,032 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 102,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 90,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2010 76,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,184 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,165 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,798 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,123 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 VRZ 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 60%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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