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HV51 VCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,364 mi
Last recorded143,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 143,364 miles

oil around engine

Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,093 miles

BACK EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,093 miles

BACK EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,414 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 77,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,580 miles

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

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 VCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

HV51 VCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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