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HN51 VKA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,879 mi
Last recorded201,879 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 201,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 200,585 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 6 Apr 2017 196,620 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 196,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 196,586 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main brake pipes both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front headlamp detotiation

Front no. plate

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

Offside side repeaters fading

Oil leak ()

heat shield security

Pass 4 Apr 2016 191,372 miles

exhaust heat shield security

front and rear no.plate deteriation

n/s/f side light dull

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 191,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield security

front and rear no.plate deteriation

n/s/f side light dull

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 182,332 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s/r light

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s side repeater cover missing

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre wear on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 165,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box deteriorated

both headlights deteriorated

drivers seat torn

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2013 165,025 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box deteriorated

both headlights deteriorated

drivers seat torn

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 160,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 154,531 miles

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

both front brake discs scored

Pass 25 Oct 2010 145,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 135,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 135,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,771 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,368 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 VKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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