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HV51 YHY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,827 mi
Last recorded38,827 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 38,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened beam axl mounting to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture as split so leacking brake fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached beam axl mounting to body (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,740 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,729 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 31,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 31,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsr tyre has slight cracks and cuts

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,531 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 25,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service due light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,190 miles

service due light on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,792 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,861 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 11,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,150 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HV51 YHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

HV51 YHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is HV51 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 YHY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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