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BF51 UXE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,253 mi
Last recorded149,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 149,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 149,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 149,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate poor

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 144,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 140,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 137,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 126,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 122,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 118,733 miles

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

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

o/s/rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,341 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 101,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,879 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 64,223 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 UXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UXE, 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

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What year was BF51 UXE registered?

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

Is BF51 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 UXE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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