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BV51 VDK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,548 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,132 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,211 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,079 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends.

both rear underside metal brake lines corroding.

nearside front metal brake line corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,677 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 52,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,425 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall slight cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2007 46,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall slight cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,709 miles

N/s rear tyre cracking round tread

O/s rear tyre cracking round tread

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,074 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 VDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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