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HLZ 6524

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,817 mi
Last recorded156,817 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 6524
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,817 miles

Rear seats removed - rear seat belts not tested

n/s/f outer cv boot worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 156,741 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1 exhaust rubber missing on rear exhaust hanger

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats removed - rear seat belts not tested

n/s/f outer cv boot worn

Pass 9 May 2019 146,991 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rubber split ()

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

Pass 9 May 2018 140,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear axle mounting plates corroding

Fail 9 May 2018 140,210 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

rear axle mounting plates corroding

Pass 3 May 2017 134,863 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 131,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Outer cv boot perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,937 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front seat belts slow to return

nsr tyre perished

park brake efficiency only just met.may require adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Apr 2015 126,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front seat belts slow to return

nsr tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,571 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 123,571 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 120,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 120,013 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 95,074 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,891 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,756 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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HLZ 6524 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HLZ 6524, 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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HLZ 6524 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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