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HJ51 PLZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 109,457 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 109,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor blow from rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,699 miles

both headlight images poor

engine light on

n/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f link pin dust cover split

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,724 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,539 miles

front brake pads well thin

outer sills covered

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,382 miles

some wiper damage on screen

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

front discs some fluctuation / run out developing

o/s/f anti roll bar link poin slight play in joint

Fail 8 Oct 2014 88,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs some fluctuation / run out developing

o/s/f anti roll bar link poin slight play in joint

some wiper damage on screen

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

MIL On

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,406 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 71,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,531 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre 3mm

off side front tyre 2mm

rear exhaust silancer is begining to deterioate

rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,251 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 PLZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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