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HN51 BGK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 115,681 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

underside corroded in places

Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 11 May 2012 98,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 10 May 2012 98,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 11 May 2011 93,021 miles

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.

offside front tyre worn on both edges.

rear exhaust starting to corroded. outer skin loose.

Fail 4 May 2011 92,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished.

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.

offside front tyre worn on both edges.

rear exhaust starting to corroded. outer skin loose.

Pass 1 May 2010 872,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,253 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,670 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,061 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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