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BN51 ZXV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,695 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,692 miles

Emissions not tested engine emmitting blue/black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 136,818 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 136,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 126,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,803 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,673 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,987 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 83,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,369 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,515 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,131 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,274 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 ZXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

BN51 ZXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 ZXV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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