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BG51 XYZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,204 mi
Last recorded80,204 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,204 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear shockers deteriorated

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,176 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear shockers deteriorated

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,226 miles

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shocker shroud broken off

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,226 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shocker shroud broken off

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,974 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion front and rear suspension components

fuel filter corroded and stained

offside front tyre on limit

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear shockers and springs corroded

corrosion rear chassis

fuel filter corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear shockers and springs corroded

corrosion rear chassis

fuel filter corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,096 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre to rear exhaust flange poor condition

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,467 miles

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

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,396 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

it is of my opinion this vehicle should not be driven due to dangerous wheel bearing

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,718 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger detached

rear silencer flange in poor condition

some corrosion nearside front and nearside rear brake pipes at load valve

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,139 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange in poor condition

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

some play offside front shock absorber top mount

Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

centre to rear exhaust flange in poor condition

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

some play offside front shock absorber top mount

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 60,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,990 miles

SOME WEAR OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT

Fail 21 Nov 2007 54,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,042 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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