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BK51 TCV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 TCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,604 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,485 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,321 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear box corroded, not leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,450 miles

rear box corroded, not leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,192 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,357 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 39,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,342 miles

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

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

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 TCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 TCV registered?

BK51 TCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is BK51 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 TCV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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