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HN51 RKO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,490 mi
Last recorded153,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 RKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2015 153,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 153,490 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 149,643 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

ns headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 149,643 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

ns headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 141,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,617 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 130,617 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,379 miles

nsf tyre worn close to limit

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 102,141 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 102,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,520 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,744 miles

offside rear lamp damage

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 RKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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