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BHZ 7101

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,732 mi
Last recorded143,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 7101
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,732 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Lower under guards fitted

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 139,043 miles

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,288 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 8 Jun 2016 135,288 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel stud(s) missing n/side front (4.2.A.1e)

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2015 132,025 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/side front (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres close to limit

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 13 Aug 2015 132,025 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/sde front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working n/side rear (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/side rear (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake binding o/side rear (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/side front (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres close to limit

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,265 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,470 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 7101 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BHZ 7101, 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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BHZ 7101 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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