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WV51 BFZ

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,814 mi
Last recorded211,814 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 BFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 211,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Seam of rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim slightly blurry

Wipers do not automatically park off screen

Pass 31 Oct 2019 208,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim blurry

Rear centre exhaust join corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 205,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 205,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 200,247 miles

both front metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

engine fault light illuminated

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes in clipped areas

windscreen wipers have to be parked manually

Fail 17 Oct 2017 200,247 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

engine fault light illuminated

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes in clipped areas

windscreen wipers have to be parked manually

Pass 12 Oct 2016 192,832 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 192,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 185,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 185,629 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 174,975 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded apart from o/s/r from compensater to flexy

both headlamps have slighty blurred image

engine light illuminated

windscreen chipped

wipers not always parking in correct position

Fail 18 Oct 2014 174,965 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both headlamps have slighty blurred image

engine light illuminated

windscreen chipped

wipers not always parking in correct position

Pass 31 Oct 2013 160,846 miles

all metal brake pipes at rear slight corrosion

major engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 160,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes at rear slight corrosion

major engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 151,198 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs have end broken but still locate in mounting correctly

exhaust tailpipe and joint corroded

lower rear engine mount bolt loose

nearside front wheel arch liner loose and damaged

windscreen wipers park incorrectly sometimes

Fail 15 Nov 2012 151,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs have end broken but still locate in mounting correctly

exhaust tailpipe and joint corroded

lower rear engine mount bolt loose

nearside front wheel arch liner loose and damaged

windscreen wipers park incorrectly sometimes

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,585 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2010 132,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 126,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,923 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 118,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 96,663 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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WV51 BFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 122,593 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV51 BFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV51 BFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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