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BN51 NUJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,998 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,071 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 100,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,134 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 NUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN51 NUJ, 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 BN51 NUJ registered?

BN51 NUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BN51 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 NUJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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