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EA51 BJV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,982 mi
Last recorded169,982 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 169,982 miles

Front gear box mount worn.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 169,982 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Front gear box mount worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 163,528 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 154,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 154,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 142,886 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 142,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 116,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,656 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 96,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 185,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 176,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 165,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 156,137 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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EA51 BJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA51 BJV, 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 EA51 BJV registered?

EA51 BJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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