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HV51 NXG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,889 mi
Last recorded100,889 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 NXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers poor/smeary

Front wipers split at ends

Join between centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Nearside of steering rack covered in a misting of oil

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,633 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,138 miles

front top mounts have slight play

slight front brake judder

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f disc pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f disc pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 60,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 54,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,471 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 39,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,979 miles

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

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

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

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 NXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NXG, 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 NXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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