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BV51 ULL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,618 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall due to age

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,811 miles

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,811 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,501 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 38,272 miles

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

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 ULL 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 93.3%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL registered?

BV51 ULL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BV51 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 ULL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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