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BG51 VNE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,773 miles

both sides front wipers wearing/rear behind bumper body panel accident damage and boot floor accident damage/rear exhaust corroding/both sides front tyres wearing to limit

Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,772 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front wipers wearing/rear behind bumper body panel accident damage and boot floor accident damage/rear exhaust corroding/both sides front tyres wearing to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,740 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

all four tyres wearing low/off side front bshoker top mount bush slight lift play/exaust to rear corroding/near side front wing and door accident damage

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,923 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 VNE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNE, 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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What year was BG51 VNE registered?

BG51 VNE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BG51 VNE safe to buy?

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