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BL51 CXG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,998 miles

All rims damaged

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Lowering springs fitted all round

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 129,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All rims damaged

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Lowering springs fitted all round

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 125,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 118,661 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,038 miles

corrosion to both front brake pipes- not excessive

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight blow to rear box gasket

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 95,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 95,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,009 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,461 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,078 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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BL51 CXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL51 CXG, 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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BL51 CXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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