MOT Status
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121,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear hand brake effort low advise rear brake check
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front metal brake pipe corroded
Offside 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)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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