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HY51 OYU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,385 mi
Last recorded113,385 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 OYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,129 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,153 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front and both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,613 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 84,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,479 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer skin of rear exhaust box slightly rusty/missing

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,882 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust box slightly rusty/missing

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,049 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,049 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,182 miles

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

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

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

suspect slight power steering fluid leak at rack

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,756 miles

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

all tyre treads between 2mm & 2.5mm

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,646 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight handbrake travle

Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,750 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,301 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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HY51 OYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY51 OYU, 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 HY51 OYU registered?

HY51 OYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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