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BF51 XGL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,006 mi
Last recorded201,006 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 201,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 192,358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 192,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 173,601 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust adequately suspended

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 173,601 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust adequately suspended

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 156,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 146,133 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking on inside face, offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 146,133 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking on inside face, offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,811 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking on inside face

Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,236 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 130,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,178 miles

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 122,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 107,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,781 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing on inside edge.May be tracking.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,578 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 XGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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