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BV51 UCS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 141,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

offside front tyre is worn on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Aug 2011 140,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 14 Jul 2010 131,795 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 131,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 123,799 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 123,799 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2008 115,375 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front discs slightly pitted

poor pattern on nearside headlamp aim

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in rack

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

front discs in poor condition

unable to check sills due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,986 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 97,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

unable to check under bonnet area

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 UCS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UCS, 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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BV51 UCS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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