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HK51 HFW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 HFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,695 miles

rear steel brake pipe rusty

vehicle cooling fan not working

front sub frame mounts rusty

oil leak noted

viewing of sills restricted by body trim

Pass 8 May 2018 144,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front offside front aim slightly distorted

Oil leak ()

viewing of outer sills restricted by trims

Fail 4 May 2018 144,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe x 2 chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front offside front aim slightly distorted

Oil leak ()

viewing of outer sills restricted by trims

Pass 8 May 2017 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside mirror glass loose but not insecure

Fail 8 May 2017 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp not fitted correctly (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside mirror glass loose but not insecure

Fail 1 May 2017 137,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp not fitted correctly (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside mirror glass loose but not insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,403 miles

nearside front aim could be better

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2015 123,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2015 123,524 miles

front steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,384 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing close to limit

front brake pads wearing low

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2013 110,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust system blowing slightly

headlight lenses starting to discolour

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system blowing slightly

headlight lenses starting to discolour

Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,920 miles

blow fvrom front pipe flexi joint

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,095 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 104,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,748 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 102,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 84,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 39,272 miles

Offside front tyre on limits. †

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HK51 HFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 HFW, 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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What year was HK51 HFW registered?

HK51 HFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HK51 HFW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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