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EF51 BHN

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,704 mi
Last recorded158,704 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 158,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 158,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 156,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 156,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 156,147 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 152,143 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 152,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 144,765 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 140,842 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 139,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 137,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 132,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 122,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 116,332 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 102,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 96,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 89,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 86,259 miles

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

advise front no plates slightly fading

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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EF51 BHN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF51 BHN, 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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What year was EF51 BHN registered?

EF51 BHN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is EF51 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 BHN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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