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BN51 YZZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,030 mi
Last recorded188,030 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 188,030 miles

Front Engine has slight oil leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust box is corroded and weak.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has cut to side wall not showing the cords.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 188,030 miles

Front Engine has slight oil leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust box is corroded and weak.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has cut to side wall not showing the cords.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 182,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 182,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Wipers do not always park at the base of the screen, but not affecting drivers view to the road

Pass 12 Nov 2013 177,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 177,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 176,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 172,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 164,896 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 164,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 137,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 118,804 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BN51 YZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

BN51 YZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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