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BO51 AVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 AVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 156,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 148,386 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 148,386 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 149,475 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 149,475 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 139,335 miles

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 131,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,777 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 119,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,259 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2009 67,379 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,748 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 AVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AVJ, 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 AVJ registered?

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

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