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BN51 GKY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,371 mi
Last recorded176,371 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 176,371 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear TYRES SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 176,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear TYRES SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 175,858 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 174,786 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle beam to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 173,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 168,639 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 164,611 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 151,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 157,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 153,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 153,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 148,163 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 148,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 143,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 143,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 136,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 129,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 120,688 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 GKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 GKY registered?

BN51 GKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BN51 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 GKY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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