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HK51 NHU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,566 mi
Last recorded128,566 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 NHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,566 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 128,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

heat sheild loose fuel tank area

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,140 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,869 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 103,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing but not affecting belt operation

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,261 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing but not affecting belt operation

Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,249 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,246 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,703 miles

o/s door miror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on both edges

rear section /centre section exhaust joint corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on both edges

rear section /centre section exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 30 May 2007 55,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

accident damage to nearside front wing

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low, perished sidewalls and on legal limit on inner edges

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box in poor condition

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 NHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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