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HCZ 6965

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,322 mi
Last recorded48,322 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 6965
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,322 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge also has 16mm cut exposing cord on sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil level low topped up to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,322 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge also has 16mm cut exposing cord on sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil level low topped up to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2012 45,949 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has 15mm cut on sidewall exposing cords 185 65 R 15

Nearside front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

No oil on dipstick added 2 litres in order to carry out test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight sweat at steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on, lambda sensor plug off and rubbing on driveshaft, reattached and cleared fault code

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,949 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre has 15mm cut on sidewall exposing cords 185 65 R 15

Nearside front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

No oil on dipstick added 2 litres in order to carry out test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight sweat at steering rack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on, lambda sensor plug off and rubbing on driveshaft, reattached and cleared fault code

Pass 25 May 2011 42,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 42,306 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,742 miles

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

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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HCZ 6965 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCZ 6965, 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 HCZ 6965 registered?

HCZ 6965 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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