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BT51 WKY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 139,422 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 139,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 129,573 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

rear exhaust system corroding

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2012 129,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

rear exhaust system corroding

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,767 miles

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

osr. tyre starting to distort

van in loaded condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,565 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 93,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,733 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/sdoor mirror outer cover missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,160 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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BT51 WKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKY, 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 BT51 WKY registered?

BT51 WKY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is BT51 WKY safe to buy?

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