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HV51 YZU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 134,602 miles

Brake pipes greased

N/S/F Bumper damaged

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 10 Oct 2013 123,155 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Nov 2012 116,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts missing x2

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,036 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts missing x2

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2011 104,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,335 miles

2 x litrs oil added for test ..10-40w dura

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

accident damage front bumper

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

2 x litrs oil added for test ..10-40w dura

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

accident damage front bumper

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,800 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 68,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,285 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 YZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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