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BN51 RZU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,487 mi
Last recorded104,487 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 104,487 miles

nearside rear brake pipe on upper body to load sensing valve shows signs of corrosion

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear on faces

oil leak between engine and gearbox

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,944 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake pipe on upper body to load sensing valve shows signs of corrosion

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear on faces

oil leak between engine and gearbox

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,062 miles

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded.

slight play in o/s headlamp unit.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,687 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both headlamps require attention soon

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside door mirror cover missing

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,687 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both headlamps require attention soon

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside door mirror cover missing

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 53,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2005 46,916 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 RZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RZU, 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

How do I check the history of BN51 RZU?

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What year was BN51 RZU registered?

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

Is BN51 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 RZU shows 9 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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