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HY51 PFE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 130,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s mirror casing missing

o/s/f seat runners worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,982 miles

Offside wing mirror casing missing

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 115,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside wing mirror casing missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,840 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2014 100,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f coil spring corroded

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,923 miles

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

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

n/s/f coil spring corroded

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 4 Feb 2012 90,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,487 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose

damage to nsf roadwheel inner rim

rear exhaust box corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2010 75,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket loose

damage to nsf roadwheel inner rim

rear exhaust box corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2010 75,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket loose

damage to nsf roadwheel inner rim

rear exhaust box corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,494 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge....

rear exhaust silencer corroding , centre section corroded at join with rear....

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear....

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,298 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge....

rear exhaust silencer corroding , centre section corroded at join with rear....

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear....

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,712 miles

rear exhaust corroding....

windscreen damage not excessive...

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HY51 PFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY51 PFE, 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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HY51 PFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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