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BV51 WXZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,299 mi
Last recorded47,299 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,299 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 47,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp lit

Nearside front brake disc scored

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,699 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 WXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

BV51 WXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BV51 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 WXZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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