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BV51 XCY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 141,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 123,336 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 111,947 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 107,204 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 107,343 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 XCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCY, 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

How do I check the history of BV51 XCY?

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What year was BV51 XCY registered?

BV51 XCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BV51 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 XCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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