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HV51 GPJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,502 mi
Last recorded170,502 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 170,502 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres both wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 170,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad wearing low

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres both wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,493 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 153,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,953 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 135,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 121,918 miles

L.E.D faulty in centre brake lamp

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)

both horn buttons deteriorated

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner side walls

interior mirror loose

Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

L.E.D faulty in centre brake lamp

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)

both horn buttons deteriorated

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner side walls

interior mirror loose

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,176 miles

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)

both horn buttons deteriorating

interior mirror loose

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

various L.E.Ds not working in centre brake light

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,518 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 103,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,675 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2010 84,854 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

front brake discs worn and pitted slightly

rear brake pads low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,854 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

front brake discs worn and pitted slightly

rear brake pads low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s front top suspension mounts

Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,280 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s front top suspension mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,785 miles

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

wipers not parking at bottom of windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 56,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 48,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 GPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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