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HG51 WBJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,596 mi
Last recorded10,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 10,596 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear shocker creaking

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired spring week (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at oxy sensor (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,021 miles

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

Offside offside and nearside rear child seat fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wing mirror cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear from brake loading valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (8.2.2)

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

Offside offside and nearside rear child seat fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,762 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,473 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,540 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front strut top slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,181 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 46,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,259 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 WBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 WBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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