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BV51 VGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes greased

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes greased

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,645 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,335 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,180 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Fail 30 Aug 2005 35,166 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

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 VGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 VGU registered?

BV51 VGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is BV51 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 VGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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