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HX51 DKO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,511 mi
Last recorded183,511 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 DKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 183,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 183,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated AND PLAY (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. CALIPER (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 172,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUTS ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Aug 2016 172,643 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUTS ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2015 161,524 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 152,202 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 143,170 miles

EXHAUST POOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 131,580 miles

REAR AND CENTRE EXHAUST POOR

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,398 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,398 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 113,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 113,151 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 100,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 89,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,913 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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HX51 DKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX51 DKO, 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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HX51 DKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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