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BJ51 YVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,864 mi
Last recorded72,864 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,864 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,864 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,351 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,351 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,641 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

Fail 29 Jan 2008 50,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,759 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 43,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,654 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 YVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

BJ51 YVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 YVK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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