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BV51 ULE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2019 141,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2018 140,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 136,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 136,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 129,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,935 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 104,932 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,354 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,970 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 64,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,278 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 ULE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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