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BT51 XEK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,990 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 88,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure.

damage to front number plate.

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

oil leaks.

steering rack damp.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,552 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 88,004 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,650 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 85,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 68,941 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 68,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly perished

damage to offside front wing

damage to rear bumper on nearside

impact damage to front bumper on nearside

offside rear tyre has a screw imbedded in inner shoulder [non repairable]

Fail 30 Nov 2005 57,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dent o/s wing

dent o/s/r door

exhaust centre/rear corroded

exhaust rear silencer

front brake discs heavily worn/corroded

front pads on approx 2/3mm

front tyres on2/3mm

rear tyres showing distortion

Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,520 miles

dent o/s wing

dent o/s/r door

exhaust centre/rear corroded

exhaust rear silencer

front brake discs heavily worn/corroded

front pads on approx 2/3mm

front tyres on2/3mm

rear tyres showing distortion

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 XEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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