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BN51 SBY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 SBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,304 miles

advise deteriation to centre / rear exhaust system at time of test

advise rear brake inspection following RBT test at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,145 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,292 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 SBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

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

Is BN51 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 SBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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