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2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,394 miles

Coolant leak

Mil light illuminated on instrument panel

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

alarm fault possible ignition barrel faulty

Fail 21 Feb 2014 135,336 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Mil light illuminated on instrument panel

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,716 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 123,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,097 miles

Coolant leak

Engine misfire.

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

Malfunction indicator warning light illuminated.

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,395 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,562 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 70,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,890 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,085 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BT51 VPN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 BT51 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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