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BG51 OGS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,609 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,124 miles

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

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules (rubber covers fitted from manufacture)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 47,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules (rubber covers fitted from manufacture)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,001 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,145 miles

exhaust centre /rear joint corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,582 miles

cambelt history suspect reccomend replacement 4yrs or 40k miles

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 6 Nov 2009 30,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cambelt history suspect reccomend replacement 4yrs or 40k miles

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,990 miles

Slight oil leak on N/S rack gaiter

Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,970 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 OGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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