MOT Status
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140,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust mounts missing
handbrake low reading
rear wiper worn
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
EML light on - pre 2003
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
coolant low
under tray fitted
under vehicle corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
EML light on - pre 2003
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
coolant low
under tray fitted
under vehicle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Coolant below minimum level
EML light on - pre 2003
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - offside worn more (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
handbrake travel
under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Coolant below minimum level
EML light on - pre 2003
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - offside worn more (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
handbrake travel
under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded
Minor oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 rear tyre slight damage on inner wall.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
nearside rear tyre pressure low so pumped it up
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV51 VCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.
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