MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both metal brake pipes front to rear are slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both metal brake pipes front to rear are slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
back box outercasing slightly corroded
both headlamp aims on lower limit
both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear tyres on legal limit
front and rear number plate slightly discoloured
front brake discs slightly worn
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both headlamp aims on lower limit
both number plates slightly discoloured
nearside front coil spring slightly corroded
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
nearside track rod end has slight play
offside rear tyre on legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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BL51 FGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FGN, 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 BL51 FGN registered?
BL51 FGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.
Is BL51 FGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL51 FGN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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