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BHZ 5049

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 5049
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,194 miles

E.M.L. on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s sill corroded at rear

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

sill covers

Fail 8 Jun 2016 95,247 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

sill covers

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,173 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock outer casing slight corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 87,703 miles

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

slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,426 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 75,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 71,121 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 64,609 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 61,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 61,340 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 49,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 49,815 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BHZ 5049 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHZ 5049, 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 BHZ 5049 registered?

BHZ 5049 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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