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BK51 TSV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,354 mi
Last recorded127,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 125,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 121,235 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 119,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,040 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

inspection light on

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 116,038 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure outer shell falling off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

inspection light on

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 111,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,405 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,157 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 109,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 107,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 104,719 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 101,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 95,613 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2010 87,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,942 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 76,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,674 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 TSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

BK51 TSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is BK51 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 TSV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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