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BV51 UUA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,148 mi
Last recorded168,148 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 168,148 miles

Battery insecure

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 159,646 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 159,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 144,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 144,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 126,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 126,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 113,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 72,352 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 72,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 113,235 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 UUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

BV51 UUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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