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BK51 LLU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

rear exhaust joint very rusty and weak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,269 miles

exhaust rear box joint very rusty/weak

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,847 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,568 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,568 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 43,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,186 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2007 33,720 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 26,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

strongley advise rear wiper blade split {changed}

Pass 30 Dec 2006 26,936 miles

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

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

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

strongley advise rear wiper blade split {changed}

Pass 17 Dec 2005 21,101 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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BK51 LLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK51 LLU, 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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BK51 LLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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