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HG51 XNS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,846 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 125,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills

Fail 22 Nov 2013 113,038 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover sills

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,258 miles

nearside front metal brake getting brusty

nearside rear coil spring very rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge -- 1.6 - 2.0 mm

offside front metal brake pipe getting rusty

offside rear coil spring very rusty

rear brake pads getting down -- discs worn

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,798 miles

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

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

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,276 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 88,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

rear wiper blade frayed

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,379 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

areas of light scratching in windscreen

rear silencer outer skin is very rusty

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

areas of light scratching in windscreen

rear silencer outer skin is very rusty

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,035 miles

areas of light scratching in windscreen

rear silencer outer skin is very rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2008 56,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 44,996 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,210 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 XNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XNS, 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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What year was HG51 XNS registered?

HG51 XNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is HG51 XNS safe to buy?

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