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BV51 UEZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 66,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Three brake pipes, nsr, osr, and main pipe to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 61,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Three brake pipes, nsr, osr, and main pipe to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,011 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,563 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at joint to centre pipe ( corroded both sides ) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint corroded badly

both headlight patterns defused

Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,187 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint corroded badly

both headlight patterns defused

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,504 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded badly

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,216 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,169 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing / cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,092 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,789 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,632 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 UEZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV51 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BV51 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 UEZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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