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HJ51 YSH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,420 mi
Last recorded220,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 220,420 miles

Oil leak ()

oil level very low

Fail 1 Oct 2016 220,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

oil level very low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 206,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, o/s/r,centre pipes some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner edges

child seat n/s/r

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 206,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, o/s/r,centre pipes some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner edges

child seat n/s/r

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,788 miles

OSF lower suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriated

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

oil stain around engine and ounderbody

Fail 26 Sep 2014 197,788 miles

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

OSF lower suspension arm ball joint rubber deteriated

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

oil stain around engine and ounderbody

Pass 1 Oct 2013 144,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers rear rim slightly distorted

drivers wing mirror slightly insecure

front lights are slightly pulsing

slight brake binding from passenger rear

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2013 144,540 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers rear rim slightly distorted

front lights are slightly pulsing

slight brake binding from passenger rear

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,864 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 133,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,005 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2009 111,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,815 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

non o/e coil spring fitted to offside rear

Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear view mirror missing

non o/e coil spring fitted to offside rear

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,280 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 YSH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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