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BN51 TJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 TJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn/corroded/and cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 136,677 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn/corroded/and cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 133,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens needs polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens needs polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 133,019 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens needs polishing (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens needs polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 129,407 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 129,314 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 126,243 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,243 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 124,222 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Fail 3 Sep 2012 124,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Pass 8 Sep 2011 121,177 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 121,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,186 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 113,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 113,556 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 107,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,681 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 99,030 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 TJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TJU, 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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BN51 TJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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