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BN51 RFJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,622 mi
Last recorded202,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 202,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

bodywork damage to the tailgate

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear registration plate starting to discolour

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

van body ply-lined

Pass 16 Aug 2008 164,811 miles

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

trailer socket hanging off

Fail 16 Aug 2008 164,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

rear registration plate starting to discolour

trailer socket hanging off

Pass 25 Aug 2007 117,875 miles

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs corrooded

n/s/f wiper worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 79,311 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

BN51 RFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is BN51 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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