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BN51 NWM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,472 mi
Last recorded141,472 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 141,472 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 131,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 118,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 118,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 111,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,284 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,849 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn no inner edges

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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 NWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

BN51 NWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is BN51 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 NWM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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