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H18 HGH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,889 mi
Last recorded69,889 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 HGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,889 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer. Also has a cut in tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 69,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,151 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,015 miles

Front tyres scrubbing shoulders

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres scrubbing shoulders

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019
Fail 14 Jan 2019

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,325 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,747 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,280 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 19,681 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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H18 HGH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H18 HGH, 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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H18 HGH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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