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HV51 XAL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,974 mi
Last recorded174,974 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 174,974 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock bump stops broken

engine earth strap broken

polly v belt cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2024 171,513 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear shock rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear shocks bump stops broken

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Dec 2023 168,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber cover lose

Fail 1 Dec 2023 168,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorber cover lose

Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,436 miles

slight blow from exhaust centre section major joint

Pass 25 Nov 2021 162,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 160,002 miles

Rear dampers outer casing broken and very rusty

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Dec 2020 160,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear dampers outer casing broken and very rusty

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2019 158,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 156,021 miles

Rear spring corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion around middle to rear exhaust box joint

Pass 1 Dec 2017 153,807 miles

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

INSP Light on

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

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

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

SVS Light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 151,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2016 151,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2015 147,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 147,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,865 miles

small screen chips/cracks. exhaust corroded weak and thin, not leaking. slight play both front top strut mounts.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,865 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r low/ close to limits and rear tyres badly feathered.

small screen chips/cracks. exhaust corroded weak and thin, not leaking. slight play both front top strut mounts.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,027 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,943 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 82,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,195 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 XAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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