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HY51 PGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017

Brake limits just met. (52% & 16%)

Front Sub-frame corrosion.

Front Sub-frame corrosion.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & O/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wheel arches - corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 161,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & O/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Wheel arches corroded.

Service & Park brake just met MINIMUM limits.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s main pivot bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 161,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub frame corrosion.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & O/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s pivot point bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 155,570 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

General underbody corrosion.

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

O/s headlamp image - deteriating.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 155,570 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

General underbody corrosion.

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

O/s headlamp image - deteriating.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 150,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 150,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 144,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 144,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,489 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 130,489 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 116,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 103,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009
Fail 23 Jul 2009

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 79,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,485 miles

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

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

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

offside front door mirror reflection distorted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 55,757 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 PGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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