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HN51 BHP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,386 mi
Last recorded157,386 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 157,386 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 152,423 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,783 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Slight fuel leak from tank area.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 143,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 137,028 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 137,028 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 129,541 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 129,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 122,490 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 122,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 114,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 73,213 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 73,202 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HN51 BHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN51 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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