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HG51 WRC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

189,248 mi
Last recorded189,248 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 189,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear/ inner arch areas especially poor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 189,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear/ inner arch areas especially poor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 181,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 181,866 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 175,881 miles

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 170,389 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipes is rusty.

o/s/f tyre is on legal minumum.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 170,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/f brake pipes is rusty.

o/s/f tyre is on legal minumum.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 165,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust back box rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 165,848 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust back box rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 160,894 miles

Both head light lenes are in very poor condition.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust is in very poor condition.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 160,894 miles

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

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

Both head light lenes are in very poor condition.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust is in very poor condition.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,902 miles

Metal brake pipe to n/s/f hose starting to corrode

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 154,902 miles

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

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

Metal brake pipe to n/s/f hose starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 146,730 miles

Front brake discs are worn

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

Rear silencer is weak

Fail 8 Nov 2010 146,730 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear silencer is weak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 140,057 miles

Rear Exhaust very rusty.

o/s/r tyre worn low & low on tread.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 140,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust very rusty.

o/s/r tyre worn low & low on tread.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 133,498 miles

Front tyres are near the legal limit

Metal brake pipe to o/s/f hose is rusty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2007 130,900 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Front tyres are low on tread

Metal brake pipe to o/s/f brake hose is rusty

Rear tyres are on the legal limit

Sills are covered

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 130,900 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Front tyres are low on tread

Metal brake pipe to o/s/f brake hose is rusty

Rear tyres are on the legal limit

Sills are covered

Pass 6 Nov 2006 113,961 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 84,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,705 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 WRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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