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HJ51 CHY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,448 mi
Last recorded164,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 CHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 164,448 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 164,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 153,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 148,433 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 148,433 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,847 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 131,847 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,212 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,212 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,635 miles

n/s/f disc in poor condition

slight leak from rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,719 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,719 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,062 miles

rear number plate is discoloured

back box outer casing is rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,257 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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HJ51 CHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ51 CHY, 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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HJ51 CHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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