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BV51 UMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,840 mi
Last recorded181,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 181,840 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension mountings worn

Nearside Rear plus offside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mountings worn

Offside Rear door damage

under body surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2021 181,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension mountings worn

Nearside Rear plus offside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mountings worn

Offside Rear door damage

under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 177,756 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 177,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 170,501 miles

Offside Rear outer sill plus wheelarch corroded

both headlamp patterns

Pass 10 Jan 2018 162,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 153,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,804 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,986 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 136,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 118,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 114,827 miles

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

rear box corroded by mounting

Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,505 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 109,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,427 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 104,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,054 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,361 miles

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

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

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 UMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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