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BN57 CAP

2020 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,105 mi
Last recorded35,105 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Astra25,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 CAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 35,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 86,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 34,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 79,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,434 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 17,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,110 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 39,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

advise tracking needed

Pass 3 May 2018 28,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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BN57 CAP is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,862 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 BN57 CAP, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 CAP registered?

BN57 CAP is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2020.

Is BN57 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 CAP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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