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BJ51 XEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,262 mi
Last recorded112,262 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear to flexi hoses and from hoses to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,366 miles

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

Oil leak ()

damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing rears (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,734 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,557 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,476 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,476 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,013 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 101,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 77,814 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 77,723 miles

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

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 XEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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