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BK51 NCN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,240 mi
Last recorded113,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 NCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 113,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 96,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,913 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TEMP FUEL CAP

Fail 20 May 2011 80,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TEMP FUEL CAP

Pass 24 May 2010 75,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 75,218 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 68,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracking to outer wall

Pass 9 May 2009 68,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight cracking to outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,287 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

back box outer cover corroded

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,150 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,987 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 NCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NCN, 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 NCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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