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HN51 BBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 95,171 miles

front exhaust corroded

rear and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 91,878 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 87,862 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 77,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 60,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,667 miles

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

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,667 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,893 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,893 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,965 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 32,867 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack covered in slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,867 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack covered in slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,387 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 28,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,067 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,236 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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HN51 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN51 BBX, 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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HN51 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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