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BG51 USV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,128 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED BACK BOX

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2015 92,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S N/S (8.2.2)

OIL LEAK

EXHAUST DETERIORATED BACK BOX

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,193 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,128 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 83,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 70,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,711 miles

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

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

damage to nsf wheel

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

oil under engine area

various dents scratches around vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

damage to nsf wheel

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

oil under engine area

various dents scratches around vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 33,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 USV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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