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HG51 AFO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 AFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 41,638 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 41,630 miles

Front Power steering component leaking rack leaking resevoir leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 35,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,599 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

damp around steering rack boots

Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

exhaust box end slightly corroded

underside front gearbox mountain rubber has slight perished

Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,346 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,887 miles

back box corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 23,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,441 miles

back box corroded

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 17,503 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,814 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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HG51 AFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG51 AFO, 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 HG51 AFO registered?

HG51 AFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 AFO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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