MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management fault light "ON"
Exhaust rear box flange in poor condition.
N/S/R alloy wheel buckled.
Several brake pipes starting to rust.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management fault light "ON"
Exhaust rear box flange in poor condition.
N/S/R alloy wheel buckled.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Several brake pipes starting to rust.
Brakes rusty been off the road, MAY clean up with use ?
Several brake pipes rusting.
Slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joints.
n/s/r alloy wheel buckled.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes rusty been off the road, MAY clean up with use ?
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Several brake pipes rusting.
Slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joints.
n/s/r alloy wheel buckled.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs worn
no oil in engine
oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG51 LMY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BG51 LMY, 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 LMY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.
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