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BT51 ZFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,211 mi
Last recorded87,211 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play nearside front top mount

Fail 7 Mar 2017 81,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play nearside front top mount

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,110 miles

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

both rear tyres perished. o/s/f tyre badly perished and damage to sidewall.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 79,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished. o/s/f tyre badly perished and damage to sidewall.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,100 miles

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

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

both headlights faded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2014 71,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,410 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Offside front brake pipe rusty

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,195 miles

both front tyres worn & cracking

brake servo hose chafing

nsr rigid brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,195 miles

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

both front tyres worn & cracking

brake servo hose chafing

nsr rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,357 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread getting low in centre.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,353 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,468 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

engin mangment light on

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 45,146 miles

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

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

REAR TYRE PRESSURES LOW 18PSI

Pass 31 May 2006 38,519 miles

adv rear silencer corroded

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 ZFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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