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HV51 CWO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 144,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm only

Offside Front tyre on 2-3mm only

both rear tyres starting to crack through tread pattern 195/60/15

rear metal brake pipes corroded but appear sound

slight exhaust blow from front flexi join

Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 136,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,963 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing sill inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2015 131,963 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing sill inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2014 127,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 123,062 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 119,237 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,909 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

plastic sill covers fitted,osf door strap damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 98,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 75,655 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 63,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CWO, 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 CWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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