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HJ51 YFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 89,345 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,972 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 79,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 76,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 76,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 74,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,766 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 66,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 64,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,498 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 YFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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