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HG51 UAL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 164,609 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Moderate play in front suspension strut top mounts.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front suspension spring corroding.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter displaced.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake backplates corroding.

Rear suspension springs heavily corroded.

Slight blow from front of exhaust system.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 164,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Moderate play in front suspension strut top mounts.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front suspension spring corroding.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter displaced.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake backplates corroding.

Rear suspension springs heavily corroded.

Slight blow from front of exhaust system.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,422 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mountings missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Headlamp lenses discoloured and output poor.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounts worn.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link top ball joint gaiter slightly displaced.

Offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front suspension springs corroding.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 145,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust rubber mountings missing.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Headlamp lenses discoloured and output poor.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounts worn.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link top ball joint gaiter slightly displaced.

Offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front suspension springs corroding.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 131,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Valve to O/S/R hose (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested Major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,848 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 105,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,660 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 99,659 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,988 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust weak// both front leg top mounts have slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,713 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,977 miles

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

front number plate is delaminating

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,904 miles

Front number plate laminate peeling off slightly but characters still legible.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded slightly.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,358 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated but still easily read

Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,200 miles

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

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

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 UAL 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 73.7%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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