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HG51 HCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,177 mi
Last recorded99,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,570 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 94,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 81,341 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged but useable

Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,907 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 38,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 HCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG51 HCU?

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What year was HG51 HCU registered?

HG51 HCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HG51 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 HCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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