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BW51 RFW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,684 mi
Last recorded54,684 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 RFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

transmission mount rubber split / deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2018 54,682 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both ( headlamps deteroriated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

transmission mount rubber split / deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,224 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 47,224 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,818 miles

NSF wiper blade rubber is starting to split at edge.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,693 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,855 miles

NSF/OSF tyres are wearing close to the limit at the inside edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,325 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 29,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osr tyre has surface cracks on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BW51 RFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW51 RFW, 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 BW51 RFW registered?

BW51 RFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BW51 RFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 RFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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