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BV51 RZU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,621 mi
Last recorded110,621 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 RZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 110,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,081 miles

offside rear seatbelt buckle release button stuck

Fail 26 Apr 2011 99,081 miles

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

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

offside rear seatbelt buckle release button stuck

Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,456 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,880 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,102 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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BV51 RZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV51 RZU, 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 BV51 RZU registered?

BV51 RZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BV51 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 RZU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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