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HV51 ZFJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

152,747 mi
Last recorded152,747 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ZFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,747 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 152,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2016 148,154 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing [exhaust secure]

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 148,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front exhaust bracket missing

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 143,164 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure

Fail 20 Jul 2015 143,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust mount brackets missing, system still secure

EML illuminated

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake in the 'on' position, although it's not holding the brake on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 133,570 miles

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

MIL Light on

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

condition of nearside wiper blade

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 133,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

condition of nearside wiper blade

outer sill covers fitted

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL Light on

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 125,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 112,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,971 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,802 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 76,091 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 65,873 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 ZFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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