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BG51 UST

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,253 mi
Last recorded157,253 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 UST
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2011 157,253 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

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

only 1 button working for horn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 157,253 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

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

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

only 1 button working for horn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 150,050 miles

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

offside horn push inop still has working horn switch

offside mirror glass cracked can still see clearly to rear

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 29 Mar 2010 150,050 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside horn push inop still has working horn switch

offside mirror glass cracked can still see clearly to rear

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 23 Jan 2009 145,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 135,053 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 128,219 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 128,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 UST is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UST, 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 UST registered?

BG51 UST is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BG51 UST shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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