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HN51 VEK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,620 mi
Last recorded78,620 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,620 miles

N/S Cv boot leaking

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,181 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear discs

Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,918 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

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

Slight play both front strut tops.

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges, o/s/r worn low inner edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 40,918 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight play both front strut tops.

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges, o/s/r worn low inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,520 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,885 miles

motifs removed from interior mirror

Pass 24 Sep 2005 26,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 26,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 VEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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