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BV51 UPX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,653 mi
Last recorded212,653 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 212,653 miles

lower screen damaged

nearside rear and offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 212,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

lower screen damaged

nearside rear and offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 199,808 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 197,158 miles

Nearside Rear seat not fitted at time of test

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2015 197,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2014 177,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

poor patern to dip beam

rear disc backplates rusty

rear seats removed at time of test

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2013 167,637 miles

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 167,637 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 152,137 miles

chips in screen

o/s rear tyre cut in tred

o/s/rear lamp cracked

poor pattern to n/s dip

Pass 24 Mar 2011 138,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,126 miles

exhaust rusty at rear

front numberplate in poor condition - early replacement advised

offside rear light lens cracked

rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2009 110,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rusty at rear

front numberplate in poor condition - early replacement advised

offside rear light lens cracked

rear discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2008 93,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,001 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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