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H28 BFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 151,910 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section near rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' corner has damage around tax disc (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 151,910 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section near rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' corner has damage around tax disc (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 144,599 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 144,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,009 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 140,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 133,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 133,651 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,382 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 121,382 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,862 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2012 109,862 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 102,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 94,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 72,890 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,739 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 52,739 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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H28 BFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H28 BFM, 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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H28 BFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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