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EU51 HMV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 HMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016
Pass 4 Sep 2015 191,428 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush worn (2.5.A.1a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside rear axle bush worn (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front next to subfame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear next to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

advisory engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 191,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated offside front (2.5.A.2)

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

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush worn (2.5.A.1a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside rear axle bush worn (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front next to subfame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear next to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside front top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

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

advisory engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 180,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

advisory front gearbox mounting worn movement under load

advisory steering rack cover in oil suspect from engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 180,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

advisory front gearbox mounting worn movement under load

advisory steering rack cover in oil suspect from engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 167,111 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)

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

advisory front gearbox mounting worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 167,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

advisory front gearbox mounting worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 164,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 141,457 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are perishing

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

Nearside front brake disc is scored on side facing outwards

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside rear tyre out of shape

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 141,457 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are perishing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside front brake disc is scored on side facing outwards

Nearside rear light cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 128,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 128,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 113,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 100,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,691 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 30 Sep 2005 61,275 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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EU51 HMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU51 HMV, 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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EU51 HMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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