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FH51 RHK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 RHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 140,573 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 140,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,802 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 129,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 118,454 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2015 118,454 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,646 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,570 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,363 miles

both front susp struts top mounts play on limits

o/s/f & o/s/r brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

side covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front susp struts top mounts play on limits

o/s/f & o/s/r brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

side covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,476 miles

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

exhaust in poor condition at front flexy

front top suspension mount play on limits

rear exhaust in poor condition at joint

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

exhaust in poor condition at front flexy

front top suspension mount play on limits

rear exhaust in poor condition at joint

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,443 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to n/s front hose corroding

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,887 miles

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

near side front top suspenion mount has slight movement

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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FH51 RHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FH51 RHK, 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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FH51 RHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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