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HJ51 OEN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 OEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,158 miles

centre and rear exhaust system is excessively corroded but not insecure or leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,158 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system is excessively corroded but not insecure or leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,581 miles

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

Rear silencer joint heavly corroded and held by 1 bolt replacment advised

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer joint heavly corroded and held by 1 bolt replacment advised

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,095 miles

Both front tyres badly deteriorated.

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,332 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,630 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres parished

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,708 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front inner pads look low

rear silencer rusty

wipers smeary

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 OEN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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