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BJ51 XFP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,164 miles

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

nearside front wheel trim cutting into tyre sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Apr 2014 117,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front wheel trim cutting into tyre sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 22 Apr 2013 102,905 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 5 May 2012 93,185 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly split

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges and walls damaged and cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2011 85,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly split

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges and walls damaged and cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,905 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,429 miles

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

crack to nearside front door mirror

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,200 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front mirror glass cracked

nearside front wiper [ blade slightly split at end ]

Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,797 miles

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

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 XFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XFP, 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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What year was BJ51 XFP registered?

BJ51 XFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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