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BK51 NHV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,708 mi
Last recorded199,708 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 NHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 199,708 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 192,466 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 192,466 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 188,109 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 188,109 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 183,702 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2016

Exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2013

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,743 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,742 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 62,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,022 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,201 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 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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