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HG51 XMB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessively worn leading to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessively worn leading to excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 98,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills shields wheel trims

lift top struts lift both

Fail 27 Dec 2019 98,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

cover sills shields wheel trims

lift top struts lift both

Fail 21 Nov 2019 98,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wheel trims cutting in to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wheel trims cutting in to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake compensator seems to lag in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper top suspension/strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper top suspension/strut mount worn

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension/strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper top suspension/strut mount worn

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both headlight lenses deteriated and poor patern

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,718 miles

brake pipe at nearside rear flexy hose starting to corrode

headlamp lens poor (pattern just)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish between treads

offside wiperblade splitting on end and starting to smear

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,718 miles

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

brake pipe at nearside rear flexy hose starting to corrode

headlamp lens poor (pattern just)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish between treads

offside wiperblade splitting on end and starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,038 miles

Centre silencer outer skin starting to rust

Front brake pads getting low

Front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Rear silencer blowing, not effecting the exhaust emissions

corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

headlamp lenses in poor condition starting to effect beam image

play in wiper splindles

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,262 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

n/s/f side light intermittent

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition + slight blow

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,856 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,719 miles

n\s\f brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2012 58,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n\s\f brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,751 miles

corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,048 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,818 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,561 miles

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

nearside rear mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,382 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2006 20,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HG51 XMB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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