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HG51 WPX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,884 mi
Last recorded165,884 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 165,884 miles

N/S/F AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT

REAR BOX CORRODING

REAR SHOCK COVERS CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Jan 2011 165,884 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT

REAR BOX CORRODING

REAR SHOCK COVERS CORRODED

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2010 152,851 miles

CORRSION ON N/S/R MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPES

DAMEGE TO N/S/F WHEEL

REAR BOX CORRODING

Pass 9 Jan 2009 141,624 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 141,624 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 129,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 117,888 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 117,771 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 104,977 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 WPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPX, 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 WPX?

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What year was HG51 WPX registered?

HG51 WPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is HG51 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 WPX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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