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BG51 YPM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,009 mi
Last recorded141,009 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 141,009 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 141,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 119,518 miles

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

h/brake has ltd. reserve travel.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,501 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 111,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 100,289 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 YPM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

BG51 YPM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 YPM safe to buy?

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