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HV51 VBY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,816 mi
Last recorded118,816 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust system deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2013 111,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 111,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,514 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Pass 19 Sep 2011 102,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

movement in n/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 19 Sep 2011 102,935 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

movement in n/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,161 miles

both front top suspension mounts slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,638 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.

front wiper blades abit smeary.

play in front suspension strut top mount n/s & o/s.

rear silencer starting to break up,(outer skin ).

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 41,915 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 VBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

HV51 VBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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