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BO51 AUW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 AUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 97,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight blow on centre exhaust blow

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 85,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre perished!

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,617 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,896 miles

Brake pipes to offside rear brake hose and to nearside front brake hose are corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,894 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes to offside rear brake hose and to nearside front brake hose are corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,188 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,815 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,110 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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BO51 AUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO51 AUW, 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 BO51 AUW registered?

BO51 AUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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