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HG51 HDZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,006 mi
Last recorded112,006 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear rear disc back plates corroded

bonnet catch stiff to open bonnet

Fail 2 Oct 2025 112,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear rear disc back plates corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder had fallen off lens (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet catch stiff to open bonnet

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 107,159 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 103,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of hangers broken off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

note rear exhaust box corroded also flange joint rotted and weak advise replace asap close to fail

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn has movement on top bearing advise investigate (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 97,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn has movement on top bearing advise investigate (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center sub frame mounting has deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside head light faded has slight pattern distortion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 93,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center sub frame mounting has deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside head light faded has slight pattern distortion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,453 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release catch worn to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside centre mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and joint to mid pipe

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,159 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,164 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

slight leak from steering rack

steering column top bush worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,489 miles

slight seepage from steering rack

steering column top bush worn

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight seepage from steering rack

steering column top bush worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,652 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint o/s on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 68,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint o/s on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,483 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle pipe rusty flange

exhaust rear box rusty flange

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,174 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,372 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Slight leak from Ns outer CV boot

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,451 miles

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

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

Slight leak from Ns outer CV boot

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,420 miles

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

Slight play in top steering column area

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,574 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,040 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,855 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 HDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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