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HK51 LGA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 LGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear light lenses cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2019 127,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear light lenses cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust joint leaking

play front anti roll bar bushes and links

play front top mount

Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust joint leaking

play front anti roll bar bushes and links

play front top mount

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges and outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,477 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 103,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,051 miles

exhaust flexy poor condition

pwr steering reservoir damp and engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,397 miles

eml on

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 75,397 miles

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

eml on

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,989 miles

eml on

osr tyre out of shape nsr on limit

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,989 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

eml on

osr tyre out of shape nsr on limit

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,900 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres going out of shape liable to cause road noise

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,259 miles

exhaust rear box deterioating

Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box deterioating

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,809 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2007 33,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 33,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 22,437 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 LGA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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