MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear child seat fitted
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to back fuel pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded
front brake discs worn
front n/s tyre perished 175-70-14
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs worn
front n/s tyre perished 175-70-14
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 XJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?
BT51 XJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.
Is BT51 XJV safe to buy?
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