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BG51 VUX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 129,546 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 129,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 115,831 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 102,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavily greased front to rear

Fail 19 Jan 2013 102,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavily greased front to rear

Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,316 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,056 miles

brake pipes rusting

nearside door mirror cover missing

oil leak/s on engine

pads not checked-discs wearing

sills not checked-covered

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pipes rusting

nearside door mirror cover missing

oil leak/s on engine

pads not checked-discs wearing

sills not checked-covered

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,369 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 55,060 miles

Hand brake travel high but has reserve travel.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,060 miles

Hand brake travel high but has reserve travel.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 45,320 miles

1 sills not checked due to sill covers †2 brake pads not checked †3 brake discs showing signs of wear †4 engine water level low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,320 miles

1 sills not checked due to sill covers †2 brake pads not checked †3 brake discs showing signs of wear †4 engine water level low

Pass 10 Dec 2005 34,798 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 34,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

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 VUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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