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BG51 LWX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,388 mi
Last recorded203,388 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2015 203,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 194,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 194,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 174,746 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 174,733 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 170,870 miles

dent in o/s/r quater

o/s/f tyre getting close to limits

rear exhaust deterated but not blowing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 170,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 163,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 156,748 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 156,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 149,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 140,943 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 140,943 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 132,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 122,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 99,013 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 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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