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BV51 XRC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure 4 center mounting broken or not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,803 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized Rear compensator valve (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Right on the limit no more adjustment possible (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,844 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlamp bulb has no pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,058 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

oil leak

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 XRC 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 68.4%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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