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BV51 VCK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exahaust system corroded and leak from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,927 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg has rust corrosion near rubber coil spring damper

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,570 miles

headlight lenses poor

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 11 Jul 2017 69,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi brake hose metal union (3.6.B.2c)

headlight lenses poor

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,499 miles

both door mirror back covers missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,393 miles

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,393 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,473 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front strut top mounts worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges/ nearing limit

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,473 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front strut top mounts worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges/ nearing limit

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,842 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear brake hose starting to corode

oil showing at n/s steering rack boot

Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,842 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pipe to o/s rear brake hose starting to corode

oil showing at n/s steering rack boot

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,778 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear brake hose starting to rust

oil showing at n/s steering rack boot

some play in both top strut mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,994 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,472 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 VCK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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