MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f d rubber u/s (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized rear (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.71 (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both front dipbeams dazzle (no clear images) (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front mount rubber all split/broken (6.1.D.1a)
rear brake application uneven rear imbalance 50% (o/s/ lazy) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r park brake no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dent in o/s/r quater
o/s/f tyre getting close to limits
rear exhaust deterated but not blowing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
dent in o/s/r quater
o/s/f tyre getting close to limits
rear exhaust deterated but not blowing
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play nearside front wheel
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play nearside front wheel
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear wiper blade split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
box & tail corroded
rear wiper blade split & wiper arm broken
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 LWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LWX, 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 LWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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