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HK51 YEF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 YEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,716 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 101,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,818 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,770 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 89,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,907 miles

slight pitting rear brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2011 85,907 miles

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

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

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

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

slight pitting rear brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2010 82,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,688 miles

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

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,183 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust system in very poor condition

slight bind to o/side rear wheel and signs of heat damage to discs and pads

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,934 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 YEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK51 YEF registered?

HK51 YEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is HK51 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 YEF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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