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HLZ 5120

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,949 mi
Last recorded142,949 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 5120
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 142,949 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 142,948 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 119,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 81,606 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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HLZ 5120 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLZ 5120, 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 HLZ 5120 registered?

HLZ 5120 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HLZ 5120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 5120 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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