MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bad engine oil leak
both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly
brake pedal rubber worn
engine management light on
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
wear in wiper mechanism
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bad engine oil leak
both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly
brake pedal rubber worn
engine management light on
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
wear in wiper mechanism
child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full examination of adult belt
steering rack damp
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both headlamp lenses in poor condition
child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full examination of adult belt
steering rack damp
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear coil springs rusty
brake pedal rubber worn smooth
centre and rear exhaust silencers rusty -- flange joint centre to rear very rusty -- rear silencer heat shield bottom missing and top loose
centre and rear metal brake pipes getting rusty
small chip in front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear coil springs rusty
brake pedal rubber worn smooth
centre and rear exhaust silencers rusty -- flange joint centre to rear very rusty -- rear silencer heat shield bottom missing and top loose
centre and rear metal brake pipes getting rusty
small chip in front number plate
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn smooth in one place
centre exhaust rear flange is very rusty
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer wall
rear silencer is rusty
several small stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pedal rubber worn smooth in one place
centre exhaust rear flange is very rusty
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer wall
no oil showing on engine dipstick-2 ltrs added so test could proceed
rear silencer is rusty
several small stone chips in windscreen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pedal rubber worn
rear exhaust box and joint very rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
brake pedal rubber worn
rear exhaust box and joint very rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
offside front tyre bald on edges
rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre =2mm inner edge
offside front tyre bald inner edge
rear tyres perished 2'5 mm tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre =2mm inner edge
offside front tyre bald inner edge
rear tyres perished 2'5 mm tread
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre going out of shape
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
spare tyre below legal limit & punctured
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
spare tyre below legal limit & punctured
reverse lights not working
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
reverse lights not working
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG51 ZZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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