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BF51 VEB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,616 mi
Last recorded149,616 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 149,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 138,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 130,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 122,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 107,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 107,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 105,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 98,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 98,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VEB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB?

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What year was BF51 VEB registered?

BF51 VEB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BF51 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VEB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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