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HV51 ZBO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,903 mi
Last recorded128,903 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,903 miles

both headlights bulb holders broken and headlight lenses in poor condition, advise replacing

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside tread edge, advise replacing

parking brake low in effort

spare wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 14 Mar 2017 128,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both headlights bulb holders broken and headlight lenses in poor condition, advise replacing

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside tread edge, advise replacing

parking brake low in effort

spare wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,593 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 125,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top Mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top Mount (2.5.B.1b)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 118,866 miles

plastic side sill covers eitte sills not inspected

Fail 3 Mar 2015 118,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic side sill covers eitte sills not inspected

Fail 16 Dec 2014 118,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust may hav a blow from exhaust

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,629 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 101,360 miles

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 101,360 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,279 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 70,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,305 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,801 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 ZBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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