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BG51 OGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,403 mi
Last recorded58,403 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

N/s handbrake effort lower than o/s

Small split in o/s rear inner tyre wall

Fail 15 Aug 2018 58,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

N/s handbrake effort lower than o/s

Small split in o/s rear inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,930 miles

Exhaust hanging rubber missing from back box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall damaged and cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Power steering rack 'damp' with oil

Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,928 miles

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust hanging rubber missing from back box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall damaged and cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Power steering rack 'damp' with oil

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s front inner tyre wall and wheel bead has light damage

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s front inner tyre wall and wheel bead has light damage

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

Pass 13 May 2015 35,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 35,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2014 32,499 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 32,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front wipers split

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 22,213 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,327 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 OGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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