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HJ51 OEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,934 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres under inflated

engine warning light on

gearbox oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 83,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres under inflated

engine warning light on

gearbox oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,980 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,267 miles

slight exhaust leak from centre box

Fail 11 Oct 2014 65,246 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside head light image poor

slight exhaust leak from centre box

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,597 miles

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

both head light beams poor

front brake discs badly rusty & pitted

nearside front wiper not clearing the screen

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing & found flat

offside rear tyre has a screw init

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,689 miles

boot full

both headlight beams poor

offside rear tyre has a screw init

Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot full

both headlight beams poor

centre & rear exhausts very rusty

offside rear tyre has a screw init

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 60,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 58,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror broken

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,304 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror broken

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,952 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,578 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 55,543 miles

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

o/s/r trye close to limits. n/s mirror glass cracked. rear exhaust corroded, not leaking.tyres = 205/50/16.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,381 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,973 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 OEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ51 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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