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HJ51 PNK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2020

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side rear tyre perished and has cracks in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,929 miles

Nearside plastic trim fitted to sill not allowing full inspection

Offside plastic trim fitted to sill not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,909 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens discoloured

Nearside Front outer cv gaitor , small amount of grease from clip

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall partly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,192 miles

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,296 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge 2mm

nearside outer cv gaiter weeping grease

offside front tyre inner edge 1mm

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,900 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,532 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 17 Oct 2011 70,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,412 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 67,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,265 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front seat belt is slow to retract

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,296 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,296 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,258 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,334 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 53,334 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,085 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 PNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PNK, 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 PNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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