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BK51 TCY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,677 mi
Last recorded40,677 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,413 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 36,343 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,482 miles

back box corroded but gas tight

Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,144 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 30,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,113 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 TCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

BK51 TCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is BK51 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 TCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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