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HV51 CWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016
Fail 22 Oct 2016

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015
Fail 23 Oct 2015

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 121,070 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight images poor

c.o. on limit on fast idle

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake pads thin

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre heavily perished + close to limit

outer sills covered

some play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,125 miles

front gear box mount rubber split

front number plate cracked

o/s head light image poor

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 109,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

front gear box mount rubber split

front number plate cracked

o/s head light image poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,060 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust bracket broken off centre section

front brake discs ridged

n/s/r middle brake pipe corroding

outer sills covered

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust bracket broken off centre section

front brake discs ridged

n/s/r middle brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,906 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroding

child seats fitted to rear

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 71,077 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,633 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 55,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,224 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 47,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,018 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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HV51 CWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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