MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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