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HV51 CXF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,339 mi
Last recorded124,339 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,339 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 19 Nov 2015 124,339 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,950 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 102,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,712 miles

EML LAMP ON

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f has a steel road wheel fitted all others are alloy road wheels all the same size

rear box has a rubber mount missing still supported by 2 other mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,712 miles

EML LAMP ON

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

o/s/f has a steel road wheel fitted all others are alloy road wheels all the same size

rear box has a rubber mount missing still supported by 2 other mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 68,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,945 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,961 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,123 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 38,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side rear tyre perrished and nail in edge of tread

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 CXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CXF, 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 HV51 CXF registered?

HV51 CXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is HV51 CXF safe to buy?

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