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HG51 NFL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,325 mi
Last recorded194,325 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 194,325 miles

brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

x 2 rear axle beam bushes has slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2018 194,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

x 2 rear axle beam bushes has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2017 181,500 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% covered in film (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% covered in film (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 168,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 168,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,673 miles

Exhaust blowing manifold area

Front headlamps poor output

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 140,577 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 140,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,439 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 122,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,119 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 103,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil leak

nearside font tyre worn low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 96,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,462 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,512 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 NFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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