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HV51 PUE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 PUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf wheel rubbing arch liner

Fail 9 Sep 2013 133,976 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nsf wheel rubbing arch liner

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,744 miles

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

brake imbalance near failure limit

headlamp refurbishment advised

offside front seat deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Sep 2012 120,744 miles

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

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

brake imbalance near failure limit

headlamp refurbishment advised

offside front seat deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 103,775 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 96,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 90,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,147 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 83,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,037 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 74,037 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box starting to corrod

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 PUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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