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BT51 WMC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,271 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust joint corroded and becoming weak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside rear and rear centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,306 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber is slighty worn.

rear silencer outer skin rusty and join corroded.

rear wiper blade worn and split.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber is slighty worn.

nearside front wiper blade split and not clearing screen.

rear silencer outer skin rusty and join corroded.

rear wiper blade worn and split.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,373 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front tyre deflating

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,373 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front tyre deflating

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,006 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,662 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 WMC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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