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H12 TPA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,527 mi
Last recorded90,527 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,296 miles

Front both front tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,991 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,694 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,507 miles

Power steering rack has slight seap.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 57,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,373 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,807 miles

slight seeping of fluid from steering rack gaitor

slight surface corrosion developing on various metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,617 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,888 miles

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and fuel tank

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,415 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 41,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,632 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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H12 TPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H12 TPA, 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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What year was H12 TPA registered?

H12 TPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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