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HN51 OXR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,976 mi
Last recorded135,976 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,976 miles

minor imbalance on front brakes

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 135,975 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

minor imbalance on front brakes

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,579 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 128,579 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 120,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 109,573 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2011 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f bumper valance insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2009 91,933 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 175-70-14 rears 175-80-14

Fail 6 Nov 2009 91,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 175-70-14 rears 175-80-14

Fail 7 Nov 2008 85,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,477 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2007 77,472 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 60,966 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

HN51 OXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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