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HG51 SHX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 155,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,848 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 142,301 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Fail 23 Oct 2012 142,301 miles

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

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

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

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Oct 2011 131,940 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

MOST TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,129 miles

SOME NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT

Fail 19 Oct 2010 121,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

SOME NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT

Pass 22 Oct 2009 110,796 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 103,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 103,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,855 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 76,990 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 SHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX?

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What year was HG51 SHX registered?

HG51 SHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is HG51 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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