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BN51 LXJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

osr brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

osr brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,650 miles

Both front top mounts have slight movement

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside front tyre worn edges, close to limit

Fail 11 Sep 2020 46,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mounts have slight movement

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside front tyre worn edges, close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,616 miles

exhaust back box corroded

slight play on both front suspension top mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play detected in o/s/f strut top.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

steering wheel added cover detriated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,786 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 29,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,823 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,909 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,261 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,527 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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BN51 LXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BN51 LXJ, 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 BN51 LXJ registered?

BN51 LXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BN51 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 LXJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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