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2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,438 mi
Last recorded65,438 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 BUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,438 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,590 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,668 miles

o/s/f tyre low on 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,756 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,902 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODINGWITH AGE AROUND THE JOINT

NEAR SIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

OFF SIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE AT REAR

REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN CORRODED WITH AGE

Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIDDLE AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST CORRODING WITH AGE AROUND THE JOINT.

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

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,725 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST CORRODING WITH AGE AROUND THE JOINT.

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,806 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 BUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUF, 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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BN51 BUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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