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BF51 YHD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,180 mi
Last recorded131,180 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,180 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component N/S rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,370 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Nov 2018 123,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 113,129 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 108,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,340 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,358 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 YHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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