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BN51 LYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 136,422 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,526 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 129,526 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,966 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

Fail 13 Aug 2013 122,966 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,155 miles

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 116,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,063 miles

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

covers on sills

two nails in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2010 105,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 100,358 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 94,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,021 miles

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

n/s rear coil spring has piece missing from lower part

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,626 miles

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

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

plastic skirts on sills † †wet day

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 LYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

BN51 LYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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