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FY51 BVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,976 mi
Last recorded165,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 165,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and b pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

under the vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 165,973 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and top mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and b pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 164,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferruls

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 164,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferruls

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 162,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 160,162 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 156,092 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 152,061 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bothrear (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2017 148,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/f going to flexi and n/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 146,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Nearside front brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Slight roughness in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 144,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 144,309 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 141,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 138,220 miles

both side rear brake pipes corroding

both side rear ferrules corroding (leading to brake flexi)

nearside front tyre wall slightly cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 135,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 135,044 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 134,495 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 134,149 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,029 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,029 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 75,698 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 62,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 62,237 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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FY51 BVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 FY51 BVX, 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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FY51 BVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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