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BHZ 6524

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 6524
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 148,909 miles

advise both head light aims

advise n/s/f track rod end slight play

advise rear exhaust slight blow and brk broken

Pass 29 Sep 2012 139,357 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise Both rear tyres worn low.

Advise Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

Advise Rear exhaust deteriorated but is not blowing.

advise rear brake balence just acceptable

Fail 28 Sep 2012 139,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise Both rear tyres worn low.

Advise Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

Advise Rear exhaust deteriorated but is not blowing.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,309 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes from the flexy's that go under the chassis are only just acceptable.

Advise slight deterioration to Exhaust.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 126,309 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes from the flexy's that go under the chassis are only just acceptable.

Advise slight deterioration to Exhaust.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,531 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 116,531 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 103,747 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to cylinder's are slightly corroded.

Advise boot full.

Advise main brake pipe to N/S/R Flexy brake hose is just acceptable.

Advise main brake pipe to O/S/R Flexy brake hose is just acceptable.

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 103,747 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to cylinder's are slightly corroded.

Advise boot full.

Advise main brake pipe to N/S/R Flexy brake hose is just acceptable.

Advise main brake pipe to O/S/R Flexy brake hose is just acceptable.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,972 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 90,972 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 78,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 78,141 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,014 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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BHZ 6524 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BHZ 6524, 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 6524 registered?

BHZ 6524 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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