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BJ51 XAV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,339 mi
Last recorded133,339 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 133,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,155 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads approx. worn 70% (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads approx. worn 70% (3.5.1i)

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

both headlamps hazy but can just get a beam pattern

nearside rear tyre beginning to step/miss-shape

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,293 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

rear rubber exhaust mount missing

Fail 26 Nov 2015 119,191 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

rear rubber exhaust mount missing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 113,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 107,656 miles

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

both headlamp glasses hazed

front wipers smear slightly

mil light on

Fail 7 Dec 2013 107,656 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp glasses hazed

front wipers smear slightly

mil light on

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 97,489 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 90,715 miles

rear wiper rubber split

spare tyre from o/s/f now in spare below limit

Pass 1 May 2010 82,895 miles

interior mirror decor distraction

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 23 May 2009 77,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 77,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tread worn low on inside edge

slight smear to offside wiper blade

Pass 12 May 2008 71,229 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2007 59,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,003 miles

o/s & n/s/front tyres worn on inner edges †rear exhaust box rusty & weak

Pass 22 Jul 2005 38,766 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 XAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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