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BV51 XAX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,861 mi
Last recorded178,861 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 178,861 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 178,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 169,516 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 169,516 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear silencer missing and leak from front silencer (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Off side front tyre is a different size tyre to the near side front tyre (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Off side indicator does not cancel.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 165,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm tyre depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm tyre depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 165,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm tyre depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm tyre depth (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 162,415 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at rear exhaust box flange but not seriously weakend.

earth strap to engine broken.

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative.

rear exhaust box mount missing but is still adequately supported.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 160,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 149,561 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 149,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 139,531 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 139,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 125,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 125,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,083 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 80,083 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,199 miles

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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 XAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2001.

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