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HN51 KBU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,700 mi
Last recorded63,700 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,700 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s beam patern poor just meets requirements

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,616 miles

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

o/s beam patern poor

Fail 6 Nov 2009 41,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

engine management light on

o/s beam patern slightly poor

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,952 miles

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)

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

engine management light on

o/s beam patern slightly poor

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,258 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 KBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KBU, 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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What year was HN51 KBU registered?

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

Is HN51 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 KBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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