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BN51 ZXF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,259 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,808 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 112,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,960 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 107,733 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,205 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 60,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 ZXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN51 ZXF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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