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HJ51 PLN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to reae snapped (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 113,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure tank filler neck (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,618 miles

Offside front steering inner rack joint has play

Fail 22 Dec 2014 102,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front steering inner rack joint has play

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,579 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,692 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

O.S.R Light lense damaged but not emitting any white light

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 73,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

O.S.R Light lense damaged but not emitting any white light

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,785 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,842 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,673 miles

unable to check o/s dip beam due to lamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2009 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to check o/s dip beam due to lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,792 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 43,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,421 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 PLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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