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HY51 UNB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,324 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 110,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,940 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished on edge of tread and worn unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,164 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light indicates a fault

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,296 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 18 Aug 2011 88,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mil light on

Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,960 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

top timing belt cover incecure

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

top timing belt cover incecure

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,579 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cambelt every 40,000 miles ?

one of o/s washer jets blocked

Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cam belt due every 40,000 miles (overdue)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 41,133 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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 UNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

HY51 UNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is HY51 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 UNB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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