2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BJ51 VPX
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 161,620 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ51 VPX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 161,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ51 VPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (BJ51 VPX) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight compensator (1.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BJ51 VPX Mileage History
- 31/08/2022161,620 mi
- 31/08/2022161,620 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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