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BV51 UHC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

153,191 mi
Last recorded153,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 153,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,948 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 152,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2017 150,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 146,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 146,725 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 142,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 142,195 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 135,305 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 135,305 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,646 miles

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

o/s seal cover lose

Fail 25 Apr 2013 129,646 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s seal cover lose

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,830 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2011 111,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 15 Feb 2011 111,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F head light cloudy

Some damage to front bonnet and bumper of car

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 106,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

damage to front of vehicle

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear silencer deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 2 Feb 2010 106,550 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

damage to front of vehicle

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear silencer deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet damaged+front of van,brake discs wearing,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2009 101,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet damaged+front of van,brake discs wearing,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2008 94,539 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

security of belly pan

Fail 25 Jan 2008 94,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

security of belly pan

Fail 17 Jan 2007 88,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,016 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,887 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 UHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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