The road tax status for Y971 BPJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for Y971 BPJ?

The MOT for Y971 BPJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of Y971 BPJ?

The recorded mileage for Y971 BPJ is 89,623 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y971 BPJ ULEZ compliant?

No, Y971 BPJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · Y971 BPJ

Y971 BPJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/07/2001. Recorded mileage 89,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 89,623 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/03/2026

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Mileage: 89,623 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 1598cc

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Y971 BPJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
89,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Y971 BPJ Mileage History

08/10/202180,642 mi
06/10/202286,508 mi+5,866 mi
18/09/202387,007 mi+499 mi
01/04/202589,622 mi+2,615 mi
01/04/202589,623 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y971 BPJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 01:10

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (Y971 BPJ) between October 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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