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BK51 RNX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 170,397 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 170,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 167,895 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 167,895 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 165,179 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 165,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 162,292 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 159,255 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 159,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 156,721 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 156,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 154,020 miles

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

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2013 154,020 miles

corrosion present on front discs

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery loose

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 148,611 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 143,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 141,077 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 141,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 138,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges 175/70r14t

offside wing mirror cover missing

rear screen broken

Pass 17 Jan 2007 131,615 miles

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

recomend brake check suspect pads getting low

Fail 17 Jan 2007 131,615 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

recomend brake check suspect pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2005 120,166 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 120,166 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 RNX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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