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BV51 UPO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 140,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (close to cords)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2016 131,659 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated and heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 131,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated and heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf nsf headlamps detoriated

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play ns steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Feb 2015 122,770 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf nsf headlamps detoriated

slight play ns steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,003 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,361 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)

cover sills fitted

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,439 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,845 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,209 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 UPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

BV51 UPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BV51 UPO safe to buy?

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