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HG51 NEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,210 mi
Last recorded91,210 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 NEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,210 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,075 miles

All metal brake pipes are starting to corrode in places

Both strut top bushes slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rearbox joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All metal brake pipes are starting to corrode in places

Both strut top bushes slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear box on exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,941 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 61,941 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,161 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm offside rear tyre cracked

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

slight play in nearside front droplink

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm offside rear tyre cracked

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

slight play in nearside front droplink

Pass 2 May 2012 51,424 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 2 May 2012 51,423 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre is perishing in the tread

rear silencer outer skin very rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,248 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,761 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 29,241 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,241 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

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 NEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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