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BV51 UEA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,837 mi
Last recorded150,837 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 150,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 138,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 125,042 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front washer not working

Fail 4 Sep 2013 125,040 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front washer not working

Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,635 miles

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

n/s body work is damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2010 87,998 miles

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

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,659 miles

front grille is broken

offside rack has play

rear number is poor

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,643 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,643 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 43,981 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 43,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 UEA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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