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BV51 XFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

traction control warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,199 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

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

metal brake pipes corroding front to rear and to o/s/f

Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

metal brake pipes to rear corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,534 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

metal brake pipes to rear corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,061 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,727 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,385 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 XFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

BV51 XFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is BV51 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 XFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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