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BJ51 YUU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 96,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,918 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 68,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2017 62,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,355 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 44,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 19,012 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 YUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 YUU registered?

BJ51 YUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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