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HK51 NFH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 75,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,326 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Steering rack contaminated with fluids.

Front wheel alignement incorrect vehicle pulling to right. Checked all suspension components.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,448 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front bumper covers missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,350 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f bearing

n/s/r coil spring

rear brake pipes have copper grease applied

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,218 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 54,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,805 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,997 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 NFH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFH, 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 NFH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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