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BF51 OEW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,134 mi
Last recorded111,134 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion evident both rear road springs

drivers door mirror cover missing

exhaust center section mounting broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

front brake pads worn thin advise to be inspected

off side rear lamp unit has slight crack

Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

front brake pads worn thin advise to be inspected

off side rear lamp unit has slight crack

Fail 20 Nov 2009 72,353 miles

Drivers door mirror case backing missing

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,353 miles

Drivers door mirror case backing missing

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,866 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,736 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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BF51 OEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BF51 OEW, 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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BF51 OEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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