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BV51 UZP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,797 mi
Last recorded160,797 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 160,797 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r and centre brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r and centre brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r and centre brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing low and slightly deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted o/s/r could not check condition of belt

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 148,693 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 138,595 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 138,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,469 miles

offside ront brake pipe corroded

rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,975 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 121,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,595 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,549 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,303 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 96,303 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 88,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,153 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 59,554 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 UZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UZP, 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 UZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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