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AV51 BYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,028 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Rear brake disc's are slightly worn and lipped

Very slight oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,025 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Rear brake disc's are slightly worn and lipped

Very slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,256 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,913 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AV51 BYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV51 BYH, 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 AV51 BYH registered?

AV51 BYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AV51 BYH safe to buy?

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