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HN51 KFY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,821 mi
Last recorded134,821 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 KFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 134,821 miles

Both sides front suspension top mounts slight play

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Rear tyres cut in tread and near limit

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,442 miles

nearside rear tyre inner raised edge worn

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 129,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner raised edge worn

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 122,931 miles

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

majority of steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2015 122,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

majority of steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,863 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 117,858 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,907 miles

headlamps poor

slight corrosion steel brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,477 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,421 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt difficult to operate

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,713 miles

exhaust system corroding

front discs corroding

n.s.r tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pipes corroding

small chips in front screen

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroding

front discs corroding

n.s.r tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pipes corroding

small chips in front screen

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,849 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,407 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,592 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 59,592 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

engine leaks oil

mixed "v" and "h" rated tyres on the rear

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 KFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KFY, 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 KFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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