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BHZ 8951

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8951
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,381 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 99,375 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

play in offside inner steering arm

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

engine light on

play in offside inner steering arm

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 88,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,733 miles

o/s/f steering rack iner ball has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f steering rack iner ball has slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,180 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,332 miles

Full body sill covers fitted.

Slight play in O/S/F shock absorber upper mounting & O/S steering rack inner swivel joint.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,322 miles

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

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

Full body sill covers fitted.

Slight play in O/S/F shock absorber upper mounting & O/S steering rack inner swivel joint.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,028 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

N/S/R tyre becoming distorted.

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

Slight play in upper front shock absorber mountings.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,271 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,864 miles

Brake pipes corroded. †Rear exhaust section corroded. †Slight play in O/S track rod end.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 33,864 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded. †Rear exhaust section corroded. †Slight play in O/S track rod end.

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 8951 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 8951, 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 8951 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2001.

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