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BJ51 YWM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,959 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,379 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 60,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 59,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,409 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,056 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 YWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

BJ51 YWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 YWM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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