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BV51 UKK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,554 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

side skirts fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,010 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,232 miles

rear section of offside front to rear metal brake pipe corrodimg

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear section of offside front to rear metal brake pipe corrodimg

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,877 miles

rear exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,184 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 42,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,689 miles

Front brake discs inner edge corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,184 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,041 miles

Coolant leak poss water pump

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

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

Rear No plate deteriorating slightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,041 miles

Coolant leak poss water pump

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

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

Rear No plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,515 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 33,515 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,579 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,017 miles

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

oil leak

water in offside headlamp unit

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BV51 UKK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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