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BT51 XJV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,528 mi
Last recorded167,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 167,528 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 167,528 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 155,488 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 155,466 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 133,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 126,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 120,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,444 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 108,444 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,666 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 102,666 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,496 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2009 92,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,431 miles

front brake discs worn

front n/s tyre perished 175-70-14

Fail 3 Jan 2009 81,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

front n/s tyre perished 175-70-14

Pass 5 Jan 2008 70,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 59,041 miles

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.

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 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.

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