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FY51 HZA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

floor corroded

sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 149,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 147,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,506 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 126,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,216 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,214 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,275 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 100,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,689 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

handbrake only just made the required efficiency

nearside front tyre worm low on the edges and also has a nail in the tread

Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

handbrake only just made the required efficiency

nearside front tyre worm low on the edges and also has a nail in the tread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,252 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,553 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,730 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2009 75,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,408 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2008 67,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,654 miles

offside front brake pipe to flexy starting to rust

Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,647 miles

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

offside front brake pipe to flexy starting to rust

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,118 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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FY51 HZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY51 HZA, 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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FY51 HZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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