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BN51 RZR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,349 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 104,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2012 86,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,581 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 80,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 75,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,089 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 54,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 32,661 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 32,661 miles

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

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 RZR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

BN51 RZR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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