MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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