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BJ51 YYW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 115,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front , offside rear , nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,862 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2022 112,859 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high 1.05 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight blow from centre to rear joint

Fail 25 Jan 2021 109,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated but is not blowing

Fail 11 Feb 2020 133,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 125,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper top shocker mount

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

Offside Front Upper top shock mount

Offside Front drivers wing as damage

Fail 21 Feb 2019 125,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top shocker mount

Offside Front Upper top shock mount

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,809 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,410 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,001 miles

both top suspension mounts has some lift

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,278 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,315 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,312 miles

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

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,772 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,524 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 YYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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