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BV51 VAE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,855 mi
Last recorded124,855 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 124,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear next to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,644 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,510 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,687 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,581 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 VAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

BV51 VAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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