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HV51 NYX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,898 mi
Last recorded70,898 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 NYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 70,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering rack damp

Fail 11 Feb 2026 70,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering rack damp

Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,581 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,937 miles

Nearside Front play in strut top mount

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,937 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in strut top mount

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,937 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre excessively perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre excessively corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,352 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,194 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight uneven tyre wear on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,318 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 NYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

HV51 NYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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