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BK51 RXO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,793 mi
Last recorded113,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 RXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 108,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,340 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 103,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front brake discs corroded

nsr tyre on legal limit of tread on inner edge at test recommend change

osf upper shock absorber mount slight play/wear

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 88,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,611 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 RXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

BK51 RXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BK51 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 RXO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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