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BG51 VHW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,555 mi
Last recorded154,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 154,555 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 154,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 154,133 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 154,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,713 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 149,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 146,016 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 139,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 130,779 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 130,779 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 123,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 123,489 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,128 miles

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,972 miles

all rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 91,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 86,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 80,446 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 80,424 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

offside front tyre perishing but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,869 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 VHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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