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HN51 VLM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,132 mi
Last recorded77,132 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2013 77,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

some exhaust rubber hangers missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 May 2013 77,132 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

some exhaust rubber hangers missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 68,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2010 65,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,139 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 14 May 2008 55,610 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 449,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 449,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

HN51 VLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HN51 VLM safe to buy?

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