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HV51 OBH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,060 mi
Last recorded143,060 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 143,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 138,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 135,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 129,499 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 129,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,049 miles

o/s door mirror damaged but still see to the rear

Fail 17 Jun 2008 55,049 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged but still see to the rear

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 45,162 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 OBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

HV51 OBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is HV51 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 OBH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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