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HN51 VFF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,828 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing slightly to edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear intermediate brake pipes corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding at top mountings

centre section exhaust corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,753 miles

headlamp lenses faded

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gases

rear exhaust missing a mount

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic oversills fitted restricting view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside exhaust front flexible joint deterioated

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,807 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside exhaust front flexible joint deterioated

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust heavly corroded at joint centre to rear

plastic oversills fitted unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust silencer mount broken away

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,248 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,630 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriarated

Fail 29 Nov 2010 62,628 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriarated

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 57,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,911 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small split weld required

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,972 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,818 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 VFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

HN51 VFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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