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BN51 LXL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,620 mi
Last recorded119,620 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 119,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,353 miles

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 116,353 miles

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 113,693 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 113,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 100,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 97,653 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,653 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,707 miles

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S STEERING ARM

Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,853 miles

Offside front steering rack in ner joint slight play will need attention soon

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,853 miles

Offside front steering rack in ner joint slight play will need attention soon

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,401 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,686 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 LXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is BN51 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 LXL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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