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HN51 BHL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 178,998 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 178,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer thin

Fail 14 Feb 2015

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer thin

Pass 24 Feb 2014
Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,001 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlamp inscure

rear exhaust deteriorating

suspect slight fuel leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 131,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp inscure

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2012 124,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 25 May 2012 124,307 miles

rear exhaust deterorating

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,716 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 122,716 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,650 miles

Front discs worn to limit.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 116,650 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front discs worn to limit.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,463 miles

nearside door mirror is cracked.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,340 miles

o/s mirror crackedbut still able to see out off

Fail 16 Jan 2009 108,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

o/s mirror crackedbut still able to see out off

Pass 14 Sep 2007 100,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 74,945 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 BHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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