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HV51 XAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,579 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 108,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,558 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,304 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,620 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 92,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,103 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,878 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,882 miles

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

outter sills covered

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outter sill covered

rear tyres getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2008 46,601 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

outter sill covered

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,867 miles

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

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

outter sills covered

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 22,368 miles

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

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 XAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

HV51 XAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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