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HV51 ZDN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ZDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 154,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 154,221 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,682 miles

Both front tyre are very low on outer edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 143,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre are very low on outer edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake is high.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 139,695 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Small cuts in both front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 139,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Small cuts in both front tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 135,221 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Grease around o/s c/v boot.

Minor chips in screen.

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 135,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust section in poor condition.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Grease around o/s c/v boot.

Minor chips in screen.

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 127,899 miles

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition and minor blow

Fail 14 Apr 2009 127,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box in very poor condition and minor blow

Pass 16 Apr 2008 117,929 miles

Hand brake will need attention soon

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2007 105,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 105,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,674 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 95,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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