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BN51 RUR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 77,890 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,642 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 53,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 53,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 51,489 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,292 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil low

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,521 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,592 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,118 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,951 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 24,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 17,585 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 RUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

BN51 RUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is BN51 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 RUR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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