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HV51 XBL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,177 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,780 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,073 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,398 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,494 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,489 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have perrished on outer shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,106 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 XBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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