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HY51 PHA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,728 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Rear dip beam patterns weak

Fail 11 Dec 2018 115,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Rear dip beam patterns weak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,124 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 106,124 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror glass loose

Fail 17 Nov 2015 104,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,085 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)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

stone chip front screen

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,915 miles

stone chip front screen

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,139 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition and blowing slightly

headlight beam pattens weak

nearside front tyre side walls damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall perished

oil around offside front hub

Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall perished

oil around offside front hub

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,338 miles

oil leak

play and lift in front strut top mountings

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2009 61,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

play and lift in front strut top mountings

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,017 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 41,150 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 PHA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

HY51 PHA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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