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HV51 XBZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,825 mi
Last recorded117,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 117,825 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 103,135 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poor beam pattern but still sufficient output

Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,118 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and joint very thin/weak, not leaking.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight play top suspension strut mounts.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,946 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded, thin/ weak, not leaking. oil leak o/s/ of engine.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 72,946 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,615 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 62,615 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,595 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered. 205/50/16

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,774 miles

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.

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 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.

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