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BO51 HYY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,144 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,736 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 81,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,014 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front upper mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated seepage marks (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 80,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,358 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Front flexi exhaust deteoriated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,617 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 76,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear seat cover preventing an inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,190 miles

rear seat cover preventing an inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,858 miles

center rear seat belt clip incorrectly fitted to belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,011 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread + on sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,471 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,630 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 HYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

BO51 HYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BO51 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 HYY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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