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BN51 VBK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,148 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,797 miles

Offside Rear nail in trye

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,806 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 49,802 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,622 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,419 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 VBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

BN51 VBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is BN51 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 VBK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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