MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake discs rusty †n/s/f seat reclinor adjusting knob hanging out of seat †rattle from n/s
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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