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BK51 MRO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,900 mi
Last recorded189,900 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 MRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 189,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 180,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 161,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 154,040 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 154,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 146,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,938 miles

1.n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer sidewalls 2. exhaust system badly corroded 3. fuel pipes corroded 4.n/s/r tyrewear on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 1 Mar 2012 136,938 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1.n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer sidewalls 2. exhaust system badly corroded 3. fuel pipes corroded 4.n/s/r tyrewear on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,343 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 132,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 130,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 120,574 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 120,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 105,865 miles

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

engine sump corroded

fuel pipes corroded

lower front engine mount defective

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Oct 2007 105,759 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

fuel pipes corroded

lower front engine mount defective

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Oct 2006 96,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2006 96,256 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2005 93,686 miles

child seat fitted to n\s\r seat

unable to fully check outer sill due plastic covers

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 MRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRO, 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 BK51 MRO registered?

BK51 MRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2001.

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