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HV51 NWS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,116 mi
Last recorded170,116 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 170,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 156,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill, plastic sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

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

both front headlight images poor

front sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 156,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill, plastic sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

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

both front headlight images poor

front sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 145,650 miles

Both front tyres becoming cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2016 145,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both front tyres becoming cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,094 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

rear brakes requires adjustment

rear wiper worn

Fail 17 Sep 2015 136,094 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

rear brakes requires adjustment

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 126,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 113,612 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 113,612 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,241 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 100,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007
Fail 13 Sep 2007

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,971 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 56,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,446 miles

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

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 NWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

HV51 NWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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