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BG51 VVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,599 mi
Last recorded163,599 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 163,599 miles

Exhaust system Corroded

Front Headlights misty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 149,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,189 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 122,465 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,179 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,535 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 57,876 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 VVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

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

Is BG51 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 VVK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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