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BV51 UOW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,442 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 110,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,220 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded

rear brake imbalance 27%

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

strong advise n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cut to cords (less than 25mm long)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 86,220 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both, lenses need polishing& aim adjusting (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded

rear brake imbalance 27%

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

strong advise n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cut to cords (less than 25mm long)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 65,135 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted

nearside rear mud guard insecure

offside rear tyre close to markers

rear exhaust section badly corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2013 65,135 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

child seats fitted

nearside rear mud guard insecure

offside rear tyre close to markers

oil low

rear exhaust section badly corroded

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2012 56,877 miles

1 near side front to rear brake pipe rusted

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn low inner edges / near side close to limit

child seats fitted at rear / unable to check centre belt fully

engine oil low

object on mirror

Fail 18 May 2012 56,877 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1 near side front to rear brake pipe rusted

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn low inner edges / near side close to limit

child seats fitted at rear / unable to check centre belt fully

engine oil low

object on mirror

Pass 20 May 2011 50,659 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both rear tyres perishing

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 25 May 2010 44,698 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edge

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deterioraated

Pass 15 May 2009 39,009 miles

child seat fitted to off side rear

engine oil slightly low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 May 2009 39,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted to off side rear

engine oil slightly low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 34,158 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to all rear brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 34,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres out of shape and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to all rear brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 28,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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