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HV51 GPF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,292 mi
Last recorded119,292 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 119,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads look low

nearside and offside mirror covers are missing

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked in half (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

front brake pads look low

nearside and offside mirror covers are missing

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside front brake pipe is corroded

nearside rear light lens is broken

nearside rear spring is corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 114,671 miles

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

passenger side rear tyre worn and perished

Fail 4 May 2017 114,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger side rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 3 May 2016 109,633 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

nsf osf headlamp lenses deteriating

nsr light cluster damaged

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner outer treads

Fail 3 May 2016 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

nsf osf headlamp lenses deteriating

nsr light cluster damaged

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner outer treads

Pass 5 May 2015 104,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr light unit damaged as is ns side of vehicle scrapped

nsr osr tyres cracking and slight uneaven wear

Fail 5 May 2015 104,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr light unit damaged as is ns side of vehicle scrapped

nsr osr tyres cracking and slight uneaven wear

Pass 8 May 2014 99,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside rear lens cracked

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

Oil leaks from engine

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 94,790 miles

drivers side rear tyre unevenly worn

front brake pipes corroded

smoke from exhaust during emmisions test

Fail 7 May 2013 94,790 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre unevenly worn

front brake pipes corroded

smoke from exhaust during emmisions test

Fail 8 May 2012 90,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 8 May 2012 90,771 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 6 May 2011 81,594 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 81,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2010 71,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,942 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 60,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 60,464 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HV51 GPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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