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HG51 DVW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,112 mi
Last recorded69,112 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 DVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 60,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,667 miles

Rear no-plate poor

Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,667 miles

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

Rear no-plate poor

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,311 miles

front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,882 miles

nearside rear tyre stone cuts

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside rear tyre stone cuts

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,906 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,008 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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HG51 DVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 HG51 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

HG51 DVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 DVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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