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BG51 VLY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,766 mi
Last recorded121,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 121,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged insecure clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,318 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 111,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,883 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 96,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 90,771 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,771 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,790 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,962 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

slight fluctuations (rise and fall) from front brakes noticed during brake performance test

surface corrosion present on offside front brake disc (patchy)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,303 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 67,303 miles

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

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

both front tyres low

Pass 18 Aug 2007 57,557 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 57,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,923 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 VLY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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