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BV51 UVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,972 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 105,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits at 1.14 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,337 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from limiter valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from limiter valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from limiter valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from limiter valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,012 miles

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,012 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,188 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,032 miles

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

oil leak possable gearbox

Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,032 miles

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

oil leak possable gearbox

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,293 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,518 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 UVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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