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BV51 UTM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,650 mi
Last recorded143,650 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 136,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 129,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls slightly deteriated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,555 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,682 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,682 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)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

ex middle box security

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,076 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

ex middle box security

Pass 4 May 2011 74,464 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 72,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear tyre close to limits and heavily perished

Fail 12 May 2010 72,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear tyre close to limits and heavily perished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,869 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 UTM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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