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BV51 XTJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,061 mi
Last recorded222,061 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 222,061 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 217,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres running off on edges

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 211,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres running off on edges

n/s/f front tyre running off on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 211,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres running off on edges

n/s/f front tyre running off on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 204,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre running off on inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 204,678 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s/r tyre running off on inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 199,150 miles

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

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

slight imbalance parking brake

Pass 2 Apr 2011 193,455 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front tyres running off on inner edge

parking brake imbalance

rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Apr 2010 177,558 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 177,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 157,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 130,393 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 100,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 98,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,079 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 XTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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