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HJ51 PLF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,550 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 90,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,699 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,308 miles

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)

oil level low

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil level low

Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,695 miles

205/50/16 front tyres starting to wear on edges slightly and n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

auxilary belt starting to crack slightly

front brake discs lipped

fuel cap seal slightly split

numberplate bulb unit slightly damaged and loose

o/s/f road wheel rim slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer shell braking away

rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,612 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

205/50/16 cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

drivers wiper blade loose on clip stongly advise

front brake discs liped

front wipers smearing screen slightly

fuel cap seal worn slightly

rear numberplate bulp lens damaged slightly

rear silencer shell braking away

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,372 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,999 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 PLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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