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HK51 HFL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,506 mi
Last recorded47,506 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 HFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,753 miles

Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front tyre perishing 185/65/15

Rear beam axle corroded but not excessive

coversills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2018 33,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front tyre perishing 185/65/15

Rear beam axle corroded but not excessive

coversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished and wearing on outer edge

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

beam images are blurred

low coolant light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 33,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

beam images are blurred

low coolant light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,180 miles

low coolant light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 33,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

low coolant light on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,906 miles

coolant light on

nearside front tyre perished and slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

slight movement in offside front top mount

Fail 14 Aug 2015 32,906 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant light on

nearside front tyre perished and slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

slight movement in offside front top mount

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,415 miles

coolant light on

offside front seatbelt frayed slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 32,415 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant light on

offside front seatbelt frayed slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 31,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,091 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,091 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,683 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement in offside front top mount

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,610 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,497 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,800 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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HK51 HFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HK51 HFL, 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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HK51 HFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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