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BG51 VMZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,415 mi
Last recorded121,415 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 121,415 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2025 121,411 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,992 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,419 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 120,416 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,730 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2022 119,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,944 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,657 miles

nearside rear hand brake effort low advise rear brake check

Fail 12 Jan 2016 111,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear hand brake effort low advise rear brake check

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both top suspention mounts worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 103,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both top suspention mounts worn

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 97,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,636 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 80,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,433 miles

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

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 39,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake cables insecure

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 29 Oct 2005 30,357 miles

small chip in a zone n/s front tyre directional plus signs of perishing. o/s rear wheel bearing very slight play.

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 VMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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