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BF51 UWY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,340 mi
Last recorded118,340 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

malfunction lamps airbag and engine management lamps illuminating

Fail 16 Feb 2012 118,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

malfunction lamps airbag and engine management lamps illuminating

Pass 8 Dec 2010 106,457 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 106,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges, not dangerous

Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges, not dangerous

Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,228 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 73,228 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,083 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 UWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF51 UWY?

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What year was BF51 UWY registered?

BF51 UWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BF51 UWY safe to buy?

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