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HK51 LFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,746 miles

Offside Front moderate play noted in top mount

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine mangement lamp on

rear exhaust joint badly corroded advise replacement

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front moderate play noted in top mount

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine mangement lamp on

rear exhaust joint badly corroded advise replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 82,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,145 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 30 Sep 2013 79,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 14 Dec 2012 75,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamps cover lenses faded

engine mil lamp on

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,273 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps cover lenses faded

engine mil lamp on

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,410 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Learner Pedals Removed At Time Of Test.

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

O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres Perished.

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

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded But Not Leaking.

Slight Lift Noted To Both Front Top Mounts.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 71,410 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Learner Pedals Removed At Time Of Test.

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

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

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

O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres Perished.

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

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

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded But Not Leaking.

Slight Lift Noted To Both Front Top Mounts.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 67,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perished and craked

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,520 miles

rear tyres perished and craked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,335 miles

Both washers partially blocked.

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 64,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both washers partially blocked.

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

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 61,743 miles

Both rear tyres perished through tread.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 61,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres perished through tread.

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

Front brake pads getting low - brake discs lipped.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,001 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,245 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HK51 LFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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