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HV51 VDL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 100,418 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked caused by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,178 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steel rim fitted to n/s/r

Fail 6 Jul 2018 84,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steel rim fitted to n/s/r

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,868 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bolts rusty (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,834 miles

all discs surface rust

exhaust very rusty

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,063 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator belt starting to deteriate

rear exhaust box outer skin missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,481 miles

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

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 21,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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