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BJZ 5590

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 5590
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,662 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,657 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 98,414 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front engine mountain bush worn

Fail 24 May 2012 98,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front engine mountain bush worn

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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BJZ 5590 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJZ 5590, 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 BJZ 5590 registered?

BJZ 5590 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is BJZ 5590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 5590 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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