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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 150,961 miles on the clock, averaging 7,234 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.
MOT & Mileage History for AV51 BYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,961 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 841 |
| Average per year | 7,234 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)
Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).
Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)
Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).
Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)
Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).
Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)
Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AV51 BYJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AV51 BYJ
What car is AV51 BYJ?
AV51 BYJ is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AV51 BYJ?
The last recorded mileage for AV51 BYJ was 150,961 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV51 BYJ passed its MOT?
AV51 BYJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 17 Sep 2021.
Is AV51 BYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV51 BYJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AV51 BYJ?
AV51 BYJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.