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HV51 YYF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,314 mi
Last recorded78,314 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,742 miles

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

other three tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

other three tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,593 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,135 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,837 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,496 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge / bald

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,405 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 26,939 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 YYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

HV51 YYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 YYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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