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BV51 UTN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,646 mi
Last recorded194,646 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 194,646 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition

offside rear tyre splitting on inner edge

rear tyres low tread

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2011 191,840 miles

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2011 93,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 188,965 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 188,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 186,279 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 186,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 180,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 180,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 168,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 131,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 131,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 UTN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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