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HK51 YDC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,557 mi
Last recorded63,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 63,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall age perished and worn, tread worn low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and age perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides regulator to hose pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,104 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 60,085 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,798 miles

both headlights deteriorated

child seats fitted in rear, seat belts not checked

oil leak from engine

steering rack damp

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,794 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s headlamp beam image deteriorated (lens faded)

n/s/r tyre getting low on raised edges and perished

o/s headlamp beam image deteriorated(lens faded)

o/s/r tyre getting low on raised edges and perished

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,699 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,717 miles

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

sill panel covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 44,715 miles

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

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

sill panel covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,783 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

n/s wiper blade starting split.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,254 miles

Age perishing both rear tyres.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,410 miles

rear silencer shows age

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,349 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 18,577 miles

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

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 YDC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YDC, 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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What year was HK51 YDC registered?

HK51 YDC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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