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2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,815 mi
Last recorded147,815 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,479 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

fluid around steering rack no obvious leaks

front brake discs slightly worn,pitted or corroded

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 139,478 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both beam patterns require attention soon

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

fluid around steering rack no obvious leaks

front brake discs slightly worn,pitted or corroded

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lower gearbox mount has play

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in it

Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,462 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

wiper ends split

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front top shock absorber mounts have slight play

both headlight aims on lower limit

metal brake pipes and ferrules have been heavily greased

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both front top mounts have slight play

both head lamp aim on lower limit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,887 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes have been greased

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front metal brake pipes have been greased

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,916 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,754 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 92,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,513 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 84,506 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 84,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,771 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 GKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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