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BL51 USV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,355 mi
Last recorded155,355 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 USV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 155,355 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 152,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 145,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 145,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 125,231 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,930 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,860 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,832 miles

exhaust back section heavily corroded but secure at test time

signs of some pitting and wear to both front brake discs. o k at test time

very slight blow from front section of exhaust system joint .not ecsessive at test time

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,010 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads aprox 75%worn out

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 USV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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