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HN51 EXX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 EXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,600 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front shocks weeping and weak

nearside front perished and worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 137,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front shocks weeping and weak

nearside front perished and worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 120,782 miles

Exhaust rear box and centre pipe in poor condition with corrosion.

Oil leak reqs attn.

Rear brake pads aprox 80% worn.

Slight play in Offside front anti-roll bar drop link joints.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,945 miles

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

drivers screen washer aim poor....

fuel cap seal in poor condition , advise replacement......

rear exhaust silencer corroded..

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear...

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,945 miles

drivers screen washer aim poor....

fuel cap seal in poor condition , advise replacement......

rear exhaust silencer corroded..

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear...

Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,965 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread..

front brake pads getting low , advise brake inspection....

rear exhaust corroding....

rear inner brake pads appear very low ....

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,965 miles

flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread..

front brake pads getting low , advise brake inspection....

rear exhaust corroding....

rear inner brake pads appear very low ....

Pass 30 Jun 2007 78,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,963 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 64,961 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance on max 25%..

rear brake imbalance , advise brake inspection..

steering fluid residue . pump replaced.

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 EXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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