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BJ51 YZL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,510 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,041 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inside treads

Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,041 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres wearing thin on inside treads

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,948 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,828 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,564 miles

Front 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s front tyre has a cut on inner wall but not to cords

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,207 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut on inner wall but not to cords

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,338 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,227 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,400 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 YZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YZL, 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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What year was BJ51 YZL registered?

BJ51 YZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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