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HV51 CNO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,844 mi
Last recorded173,844 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 173,844 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides holed and corroded on chassis box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed and corroded by axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer box rear mounting bracket separated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strutt top mountings worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper shock absorber top covers separated.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 163,207 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers brocken

Slight play in both strut top mountings

Fail 21 Aug 2019 163,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear shock absorber covers brocken

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Slight play in both strut top mountings

Pass 5 Sep 2018 151,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 151,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.12 mean recorded , manufacturers limit is 1.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 142,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre slight worn out of shape

Fail 11 Sep 2017 142,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre slight worn out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight binding on brake

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer split and broken

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% rear imbalance , 30% maximum allowance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,892 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn lumpy and out of shape

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,084 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 113,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,598 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,353 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,138 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,296 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,003 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HV51 CNO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV51 CNO, 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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HV51 CNO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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