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HW51 BUJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,692 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 149,692 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,591 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses discoloring

Fail 21 Dec 2018 147,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses discoloring

Pass 1 Dec 2017 141,740 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside headlight has lower fixing is broken

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 141,740 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlight has lower fixing is broken

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,417 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Nearside headlight has lower fixing is broken

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 125,575 miles

Nearside headlight slight play

both front brake pipes corroding

both headlight lenses discolouring

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2015 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box split around joint (7.1.1)

Nearside headlight slight play

both front brake pipes corroding

both headlight lenses discolouring

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 115,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 103,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 93,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhust in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,037 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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HW51 BUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HW51 BUJ, 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 HW51 BUJ registered?

HW51 BUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HW51 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 BUJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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