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BO51 HYN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,128 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle attachment brackets corroded

Small amount of free play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside & Nearside Mcpherson strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Headlight going opaque

Offside Rear Shock-absorber dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside & Nearside Mcpherson strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Headlight going opaque

Offside Rear Shock-absorber dust cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s head light going opaque

o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2019 86,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s head light going opaque

o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges, close to legal limit

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges, close to legal limit

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring broken offside and nearside (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level below minimum

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,189 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s+n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s head light starting to go opaque

rear wiper split

slight blow on front part of exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,180 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s+n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s head light starting to go opaque

rear wiper split

slight blow on front part of exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,718 miles

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

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

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside headlamp lense faded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in the offside front strut top mount

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside headlamp lense faded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in the offside front strut top mount

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,334 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and cracking

full exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

slight movement in the offside front strut top mount

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and cracking

full exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

slight movement in the offside front strut top mount

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,074 miles

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 too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,987 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,987 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 HYN, 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 HYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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