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HN51 BHX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,459 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,440 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 127,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 124,989 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 124,955 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box flange corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box flange corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust is badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,106 miles

Both front tyres age cracking (DOT 2011)

Both front tyres void of tread on outer edges

Dampness around steering rack gaiters

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded and detached - requires attention

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Both front tyres age cracking (DOT 2011)

Both front tyres void of tread on outer edges

Dampness around steering rack gaiters

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded and detached - requires attention

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges 205 50 16 W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

exhaust heavily corroded through out

front and rear chassis and sub frames corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,232 miles

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

rear exhaust silencir is getting very rusted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 93,232 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencir is getting very rusted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,905 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,114 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,428 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,327 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 BHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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