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BF51 VAE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2013 77,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,903 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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)

Rear door child locks engaged.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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)

Rear door child locks engaged.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,303 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,006 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 VAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

BF51 VAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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