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BO51 HWA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,495 miles

brake [pipes corroding

engine management lighton\engine missfire\injuries in windscreen\front brake discs worn corroded and pitted\nsf tyre wearing on inner tread\steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 15 Mar 2012 107,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lighton\engine missfire\injuries in windscreen\front brake discs worn corroded and pitted\nsf tyre wearing on inner tread\steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer heat shield adrift

slight misfire on engine

Fail 16 Sep 2010 99,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on and engine misfiring

rear silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,149 miles

(1) Front engine mounting need changing urgently (2) washer bottle motor week,need repair.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,380 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 87,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection required, Rear brake imbalance, Rear exhaust corroded, o/s/f tyre low on tread, n/s/r tyre out of shape, Horn push damaged,

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 65,300 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 HWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HWA, 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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BO51 HWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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