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BG51 FMO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,921 mi
Last recorded143,921 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 143,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded blew on RBT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,551 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,201 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 130,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 121,756 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,321 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,753 miles

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

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,929 miles

rear eghaust box outer covercorroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,492 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 55,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,181 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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BG51 FMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG51 FMO, 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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BG51 FMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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