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BF51 VFB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,674 mi
Last recorded199,674 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 199,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

beam aim poor

rear box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 199,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

beam aim poor

rear box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 189,308 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 189,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 178,818 miles

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Fail 24 Jan 2014 178,818 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 4 Jan 2013 166,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 156,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 22 Jan 2011 146,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 136,405 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2010 136,405 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2009 125,552 miles

Beam aims poor

Both wipers split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 114,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 114,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 100,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 100,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,742 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 VFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFB, 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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BF51 VFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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