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HV51 FZA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

229,509 mi
Last recorded229,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 229,509 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded at joint

coil springs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear silencer holed and blowing slightly

rear tyres bald on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 229,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre to rear exhaust corroded at joint

coil springs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear silencer holed and blowing slightly

rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 211,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2012 211,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2011 197,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 175,575 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 175,575 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 165,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 155,580 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 155,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 143,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 143,527 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate getting poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2005 113,254 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 FZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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