MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edge
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
rear exhaust outer skin deterioraated
child seat fitted to off side rear
engine oil slightly low
rear silencer outer skin corroded
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
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
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
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?
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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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