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BV51 XSR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,440 mi
Last recorded141,440 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 141,440 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor cond

Fail 11 Feb 2016 141,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear exhaust poor cond

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 130,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,283 miles

Near side front tyre has slighi side wall damage

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,894 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 XSR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

BV51 XSR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BV51 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 XSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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