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BJ51 ZDW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,073 mi
Last recorded159,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 140,755 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

front brake discs worn and slightly distorted

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit and 1 mounting broken

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 5 Jan 2011 140,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

front brake discs worn and slightly distorted

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear exhaust box deteriorated close to limit and 1 mounting broken

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Jun 2009 125,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 117,939 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 117,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,886 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 ZDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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