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HN51 VLR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

222,279 mi
Last recorded222,279 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 222,279 miles

Coolant leak At radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

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

Offside Rear Inner Sidewall has cracks but no ply or chords showing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 216,107 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 216,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 210,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 210,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear low effort n/s

Pass 8 Nov 2018 201,677 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 201,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,824 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 157,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,938 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front seat belts slow to retract

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

engine oil level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside head lamp has a broken bracket but not considered insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated and hanger detached

under trays obscuring components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 149,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front seat belts slow to retract

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

engine oil level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside head lamp has a broken bracket but not considered insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated and hanger detached

under trays obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 183,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 174,005 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2013 175,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 172,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 167,219 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r lamp damaged/repaired

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 161,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 153,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer skin peeling off

Pass 23 Nov 2009 146,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 141,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 137,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 128,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 110,843 miles

oil leak on engine .

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 VLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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