MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside legging and signs of over heating (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking back of engine requires clean of to confirm from were (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside ( lens been advised ) check when done (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis subframe mounting area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside outer sills trims required to be removed to confirm how far corrosion goes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front head lamps lens deterioration
Front top strut mount movement detected
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted minor (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie-rod minor wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside greater (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear number plate slight deterioration back ground
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front top strut mount slight movement
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills trims fitted unable to determine how bad advise remove trims and inspect (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside ad offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
signs of diesel leak back of engine advise have cleaned of and repair as required
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front top strut mount slight movement
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills trims fitted unable to determine how bad advise remove trims and inspect (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside ad offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
signs of diesel leak back of engine advise have cleaned of and repair as required
1)Offside rear tyre minor surface cracking.(2)Smell of diesel back of engine no leaks evident at time.(3)All coil springs slight corrosion.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1)Offside rear tyre minor surface cracking.(2)Smell of diesel back of engine no leaks evident at time.(3)All coil springs slight corrosion.
Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% both dull (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust corroding
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads getting low
front suspension arms corroded
nearside and offside fron inner wheel arch liners insecure
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded
rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads getting low
front suspension arms corroded
nearside and offside fron inner wheel arch liners insecure
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hoses corroded
rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating
fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent
nearside and offside front wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE
nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure - evidence of rubbing on tyre
offside front wheel rim damage
temporary sealable fule cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent
nearside and offside front wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE
nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure - evidence of rubbing on tyre
offside front wheel rim damage
front brake discs inner faces corroded
nearside front dipped beam bulb holder lugs broken - temporary repair
nearside front wheel rim damage
rear silencer outer cover deteriorating
rear wiper split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s front and rear tyres tread depth low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BK51 NHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 NHV, 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 NHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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