MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front headlamp poor beam pattern but still sufficient output
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions not seated correctly on the rim (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front headlamp poor beam pattern but still sufficient output
centre and rear exhaust corroded and joint very thin/weak, not leaking.
rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
slight play top suspension strut mounts.
centre to rear exhaust joint corroded, thin/ weak, not leaking. oil leak o/s/ of engine.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
centre to rear exhaust joint corroded, thin/ weak, not leaking. oil leak o/s/ of engine.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre feathered. 205/50/16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs corroded on inside edge slightly
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV51 XBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?
HV51 XBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.
Is HV51 XBZ safe to buy?
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