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BV51 UEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,230 mi
Last recorded144,230 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 144,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering COIL SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering COIL SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 141,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 139,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Void bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Void bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 137,136 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 137,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,069 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 133,329 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 133,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 131,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 128,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 128,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 122,963 miles

Front subframe signs of corrosion

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 108,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,255 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 86,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outer tyre wall worn

Pass 28 Jul 2007 86,691 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall worn

Pass 12 Aug 2006 76,849 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 UEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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