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BN51 UTG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 134,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,610 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 109,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,368 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 96,368 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,057 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,076 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,802 miles

rear tyres getting low & out of shape-check in aprox 1200mls

Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres getting low & out of shape-check in aprox 1200mls

Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,163 miles

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

front brake pads down to wear indicators †screen washers not that powerfull †recomend rear brakes be checked-n/s footbrake reading is poor.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 41,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

front brake pads down to wear indicators †screen washers not that powerfull †recomend rear brakes be checked-n/s footbrake reading is poor.

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 UTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

BN51 UTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 UTG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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