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BT51 UCO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,973 mi
Last recorded170,973 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 UCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 170,973 miles

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

sill covers fittred

Fail 18 Jan 2016 170,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

sill covers fittred

Pass 11 Jul 2014 167,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside sill cover insecure

Oil leak

Rear silencer poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Some damage to front number plate

Fail 10 Jul 2014 167,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside sill cover insecure

Oil leak

Rear silencer poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Some damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Jul 2014 167,644 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded.

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: not allowing inspection of condition of sill area.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 162,462 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Some wear on the n/s/f tyre (outer edge)

Some wear on the o/s/r tyre (inner edge)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 162,462 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Some wear on the n/s/f tyre (outer edge)

Some wear on the o/s/r tyre (inner edge)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 156,756 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jun 2011 143,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

near side front track rod end has play(borderline pass)

near side head lamp slightly loose

off side front track rod end has play(borderline pass)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2011 143,327 miles

air bag warning lamp on

near side front track rod end has play(borderline pass)

near side head lamp slightly loose

off side front track rod end has play(borderline pass)

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 6 Jul 2010 127,622 miles

Headlamps not fixed at bottom but still secure.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S rear rigid brake pipe to hub in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,622 miles

Headlamps not fixed at bottom but still secure.

O/S rear rigid brake pipe to hub in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 109,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,061 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,608 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 51,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BT51 UCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BT51 UCO, 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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BT51 UCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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