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HG51 WRE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,893 mi
Last recorded123,893 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,893 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,228 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 111,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

covers on sills

Fail 12 Oct 2009 93,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

covers on sills

Fail 16 Oct 2008 87,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside & nearside wipers torn on ends

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,379 miles

offside & nearside wipers torn on ends

Pass 1 Jun 2007 149,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 139,605 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 126,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 126,985 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 WRE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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