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HN51 VLW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,245 mi
Last recorded50,245 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2019 50,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,875 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,092 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,651 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,014 miles

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,517 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,223 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,048 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 VLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

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

Is HN51 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 VLW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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