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HV51 VDT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,665 mi
Last recorded122,665 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper stut bearing roughness slight

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 122,663 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper stut bearing roughness slight

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,151 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and outer sidewall heavily damaged, but no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure bottom mounting insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and outer sidewall heavily damaged, but no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front seat not folding forwards.

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on edge.

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,478 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi joint broken . (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front seat not folding forwards.

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on edge.

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 104,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre pipe and back box joint in very poor con

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box and middle pipe joint in very poor con

near side rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box and middle pipe joint in very poor con

near side rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,111 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not reaching the cord's

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not reaching the cord's

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,466 miles

ECU light on.

Exhaust rear box corroded.

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)

Panel damage to vehicle.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,223 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,223 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,474 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 61,278 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 59,490 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 55,176 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 49,644 miles

brake discs rusty †n/s/f seat reclinor adjusting knob hanging out of seat †rattle from n/s

Pass 9 Sep 2005 41,189 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 VDT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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