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BX51 FMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,008 mi
Last recorded144,008 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 FMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 144,008 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2015 144,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,851 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f trackrod end ball joint has medium play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,552 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,263 miles

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

front wipers littel split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 110,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 104,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 73,005 miles

Rear wiper blade starting to perish, †o/s washer jet a little weak but still pass, †fan belt starting to perish.

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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BX51 FMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX51 FMJ, 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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BX51 FMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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