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BJ51 YFE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,877 mi
Last recorded135,877 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 135,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 135,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 129,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,492 miles

All brake flex hoses ferrules, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,734 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,686 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,448 miles

Nearside Front has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,427 miles

air con leaking

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,424 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,148 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,197 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 50,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 24,659 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 YFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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