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BV51 XTF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013

Offside headlight cloudy.

slight misting of oil around back of the block

Fail 2 Nov 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside headlight cloudy.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 167,752 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 167,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 162,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 162,129 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 152,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 131,006 miles

both front tyres near limit

Fail 4 Nov 2009 131,006 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres near limit

Pass 4 Nov 2008 117,769 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,575 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 92,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 92,437 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 XTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

BV51 XTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BV51 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 XTF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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