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HG51 OJW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,927 mi
Last recorded139,927 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,927 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 139,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 134,181 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 128,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover badly 'frosted', no clear image projected (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (poss. needs new bulb) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread remaining, worn on outer edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread remaining, worn on inner edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,636 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 121,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlights are frosty. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection on to caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,863 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 112,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clip loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,962 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,582 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 86,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,876 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 77,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 74,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,012 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake disc's scored

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,763 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc's scored

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,280 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 56,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,707 miles

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

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

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

cambelt replacement due at 40,000 if not done already

sump gasket seeping

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 OJW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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