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BO51 JHY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,249 mi
Last recorded195,249 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 195,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing uneven

both main brake pipes routed wrongly

both rear coil springs rusty

odd size tyres front to rear

rear brake pipe metal ends rusty

rear exhaust joint rusty

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 7 Mar 2017 195,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing uneven

both main brake pipes routed wrongly

both rear coil springs rusty

odd size tyres front to rear

rear brake pipe metal ends rusty

rear exhaust joint rusty

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 5 Mar 2016 190,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

front engine mounting worn

o/s front tyre perished

unable to check brake pipes and underside of vehicle fully due to thick under seal

Fail 4 Mar 2016 190,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

front engine mounting worn

o/s front tyre perished

unable to check brake pipes and underside of vehicle fully due to thick under seal

Pass 15 May 2014 186,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 180,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 169,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 161,878 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 161,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 147,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 129,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 120,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,921 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded †

Fail 13 Nov 2006 109,921 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded †

Pass 30 Nov 2005 99,913 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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BO51 JHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BO51 JHY, 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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BO51 JHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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