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HY51 PUF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,347 mi
Last recorded149,347 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 149,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 149,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,307 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,193 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

offside and nearside headlamps occluded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,273 miles

rear number plate deteriorating;headlamp lenses occluded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 100,273 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating;headlamp lenses occluded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn;clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing;ex flex joint deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn;clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing;ex flex joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,763 miles

rear exhaust rusted,,

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,546 miles

rear tyres worn on edges..rear exhaust box rusted and has been hit on the underside of silencer..

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 51,003 miles

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres getting low....

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,875 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 42,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,316 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 PUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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