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BP51 UJN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,425 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front slight free play in both suspension top mounts

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside staring rack damp

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,873 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 73,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,287 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before and after flex (3.6.B.2c)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,551 miles

Central Front exhaust pipe has a slight leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,327 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing away from inner edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slightly leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 52,327 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing away from inner edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slightly leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 51,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,590 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,096 miles

management warning light staying on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,983 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,983 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,896 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2006 16,004 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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BP51 UJN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BP51 UJN, 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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BP51 UJN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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