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HV51 YZY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,352 miles

205/50/16

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s of rear bumper

deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread

tail pipe joint corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,352 miles

205/50/16

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s of rear bumper

deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread

tail pipe joint corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,550 miles

Both rear tyres worn lumpy inner tread areas and perished.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn lumpy inner tread areas and perished.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 72,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted.Centre rear seat belt in locked position.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,837 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,638 miles

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

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

O/S/F w/wiper ends perished.Rear number plate just starting to delaminate.Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray damaged/adrift

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 38,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge 2mm

offside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge 2mm

offside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

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 YZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

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

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