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FY51 BZT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,945 mi
Last recorded156,945 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 156,945 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Nov 2011 121,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 118,457 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,592 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,240 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 108,240 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 101,114 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 101,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 BZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BZT, 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 FY51 BZT registered?

FY51 BZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FY51 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 BZT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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