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HV51 FYW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,288 mi
Last recorded137,288 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 FYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 137,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 137,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,128 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust joint poor

rear axle bushes corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2019 133,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust joint poor

rear axle bushes corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted to both sides obscuring view of both sills

Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,595 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 112,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,324 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 106,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,907 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 93,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,499 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,639 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 75,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,468 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 67,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,435 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 59,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,136 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 FYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

HV51 FYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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