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BK51 ZWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,392 mi
Last recorded197,392 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 197,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 188,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 180,960 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 180,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 172,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 163,747 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 155,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 155,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 147,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 138,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 129,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 118,361 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 118,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,982 miles

front brake ballence †o/s front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 8 Feb 2007 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake balance

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,946 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 ZWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWL, 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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BK51 ZWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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