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BV51 ULG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 ULG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,501 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,465 miles

exhaust system very corroded/casing breaking off rear box

front brake hose ferrules corroded

osf tyre below 1 mm inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,263 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,964 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,263 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust weak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust weak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,203 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,666 miles

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,704 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,832 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,122 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 ULG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULG, 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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What year was BV51 ULG registered?

BV51 ULG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is BV51 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 ULG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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