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BT51 ZFX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 109,628 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2017 107,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 98,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,407 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,075 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply / cords

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,074 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply / cords

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Nov 2010 74,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,144 miles

Report high level brake light intermittantly inop

Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Report bracket on rear tail box broken off though exhaust is still secure.

Report high level brake light intermittantly inop

Report nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,910 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge low tread

rear silencer outer case poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,663 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 55,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,179 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 ZFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

BT51 ZFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is BT51 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 ZFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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