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BG51 OGB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 94,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 94,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,848 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,182 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,182 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,634 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bracket / mounting / bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits printout attached (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bracket / mounting / bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box holed (8.1.1 (a))

light corrosion to some underbody components

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,083 miles

x2 child seats fitted to rear

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 66,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,627 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,501 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 OGB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OGB, 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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What year was BG51 OGB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG51 OGB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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