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BV51 XCB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

226,659 mi
Last recorded226,659 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 226,659 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 226,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 214,518 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 214,518 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 199,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 199,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 188,635 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2012 188,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2011 176,396 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

rear wiper blade split on end

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 164,142 miles

35% rear brake imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 144,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 137,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 127,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 127,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 114,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 100,883 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 100,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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