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HN51 VEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,196 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,043 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RACK JOINT (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 117,043 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint RACK JOINT (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS PLAY

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 113,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS PLAY

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both top mounts slight movement

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting around inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

play in both front suspension top mount

rear exhaust box flange rusty and weak

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe that goes to brake hose from across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting around inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

play in both front suspension top mount

rear exhaust box flange rusty and weak

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,888 miles

osr tyre wearing close

rear exhaust blow

slight power steering leak

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,528 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f steering rack area damp.

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 94,523 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f steering rack area damp.

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,463 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,218 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped.

steering rack area n/s/f damp but no signs of leaks.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 84,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped.

steering rack area n/s/f damp but no signs of leaks.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,856 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

outer skin on back box

Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both front brake pipes slightly rusty

outer skin on back box

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,622 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 65,334 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and perrishing

Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,295 miles

both front tyres

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,952 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,210 miles

n/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,524 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,366 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,678 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,224 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 VEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEY, 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 VEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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