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HY51 UPD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 80,316 miles

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

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

os mirror surround missing,os headlamp slight movement,msf tyre scrubbed on sidewall,airbag light on.

Fail 1 May 2012 80,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

os mirror surround missing,os headlamp slight movement,msf tyre scrubbed on sidewall,airbag light on.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,937 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 61,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Baby seats fitted to rear.

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear light cluster lens cracked.

Rear accident damage.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,858 miles

sidewall starting to crack on n/s/r tyre

unable to check adult rear belts as child seats fitted

Pass 31 May 2006 38,988 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 38,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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 UPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY51 UPD?

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What year was HY51 UPD registered?

HY51 UPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HY51 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 UPD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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