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2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,023 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 80,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,600 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2015 75,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 72,124 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)

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2014 72,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 64,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 59,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 59,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 55,007 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 50,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2008 50,616 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,506 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 39,506 miles

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

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 SEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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