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BK51 WVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,108 mi
Last recorded64,108 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,108 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,198 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,754 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,754 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,535 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,786 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 50,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,008 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 46,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 42,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,126 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,201 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 WVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

BK51 WVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 WVX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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