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BN51 BRV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,826 mi
Last recorded142,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 BRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2. nsr to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2. nsr to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 124,108 miles

headlamps deteriorating lenses

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

Fail 16 May 2015 124,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlamps deteriorating lenses

Fail 16 Apr 2014 114,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,257 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,281 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 104,243 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,104 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2011 96,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,975 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 92,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 86,105 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 86,105 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2006 82,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,093 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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BN51 BRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN51 BRV, 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 BN51 BRV registered?

BN51 BRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 BRV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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