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HN51 LBZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,710 mi
Last recorded126,710 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,517 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,768 miles

rear exhaust poor

Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,768 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust poor

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,540 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre close to limit

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,502 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 56,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,260 miles

ns rear tyre out of shape liable to cause road noise

Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,254 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ns rear tyre out of shape liable to cause road noise

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,879 miles

Body damage nearside rear

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

Nearside wing mirror cover is missing

Service due

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

offside wiper rubber torn

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,129 miles

exhaust centre section at joint flange corroded

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside headlamp lens deteriortad & light output slightly reduced

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 31,129 miles

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

exhaust centre section at joint flange corroded

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside headlamp lens deteriortad & light output slightly reduced

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,587 miles

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all teastable areas

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,796 miles

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,170 miles

sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all areas.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,180 miles

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all areas.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,778 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre badly perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2007 16,778 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside front tyre badly perished sidewall

nearside rear seat backrest locking system defective possibly affecting centre seatbelt

nearside rear tyre badly perished sidewall

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,348 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 LBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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