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BN51 FBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,292 mi
Last recorded213,292 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 213,292 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 213,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 194,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 176,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 172,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 156,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 138,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 121,881 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)

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 FBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN51 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

BN51 FBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is BN51 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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