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BO51 HWD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers do not park

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split all round tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers do not park

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 117,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 111,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 111,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 98,493 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

back box to middle section exhaust corroded/weakend

Fail 5 Nov 2011 98,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

back box to middle section exhaust corroded/weakend

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,360 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills covered in plastic trim.

o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish.

windscreen marked in zone A.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,606 miles

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

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

both outer sills covered in plastic trim.

o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall starting to perish.

windscreen marked in zone A.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,308 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 46,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,262 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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BO51 HWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BO51 HWD, 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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BO51 HWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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