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HV51 OZA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,857 mi
Last recorded184,857 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 OZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 184,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 178,516 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine damp with oil

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 23 Aug 2019 178,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine damp with oil

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2017 167,660 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 167,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image due to lens (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view x2 (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 163,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 163,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 155,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 155,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 145,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 145,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 139,458 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 May 2013 139,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 137,426 miles

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

reae silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2012 137,426 miles

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

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

reae silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2011 135,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 135,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 130,844 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 130,844 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 124,195 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 124,195 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 115,095 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

Fail 10 May 2008 115,095 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily at edges

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 108,252 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 11 May 2006 102,903 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 102,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HV51 OZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OZA, 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 OZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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