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BK51 VTE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,191 mi
Last recorded126,191 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 126,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 118,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 115,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,388 miles

nsf inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes started to rust

wiper blade split at ends

Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,409 miles

Both rear tyres very slighly out of shape

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers split (still clearing windscreen)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 89,213 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 89,213 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 VTE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

BK51 VTE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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