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HK51 VLC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,713 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/r parking brake just meet requirments

Fail 2 Sep 2014 124,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,128 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,848 miles

Battery insecure

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2011 104,817 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear both side discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 96,960 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,588 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,332 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 VLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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