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BG51 YNU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 123,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine bay area. ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around rear axle / rear shock absorber areas. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 123,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf, osf, nsr, osr brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low nsf, osf aims too low. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine bay area. ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around rear axle / rear shock absorber areas. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split. (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 120,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2016 120,208 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens cover damaged (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 116,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 116,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 109,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 99,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 90,653 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 90,653 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 80,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,324 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2007 53,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 51,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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