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HY51 WFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,470 mi
Last recorded72,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,470 miles

corrosion in brake pipe at offside front and 2 at rear

Fail 14 Jun 2016 72,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in brake pipe at offside front and 2 at rear

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,482 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 67,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,843 miles

different size tyres on front/rear axles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit/worn on edges

nearside rear (comp to hose) and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

small cuts to nearside and offside rear tyre inner sidewalls

Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,843 miles

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

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

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

different size tyres on front/rear axles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit/worn on edges

nearside rear (comp to hose) and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside and offside front top strut mounts

small cuts to nearside and offside rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,339 miles

195 60 15 tyres on rear axle.

195 65 15 tyres on front axle.

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

rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,339 miles

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

195 60 15 tyres on rear axle.

195 65 15 tyres on front axle.

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

rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,029 miles

195/60/15 tyres on rear axle.

195/65/15 size tyres on front axle

centre/rear exhaust joint very poor condition.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,190 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,378 miles

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs rust lipped on inner faces

front wipers smeary but not excessive

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and flanges on rear to centre pipe heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs rust lipped on inner faces

front wipers smeary but not excessive

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and flanges on rear to centre pipe heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,249 miles

front pads and discs 70%worn

nearside front tyre 2mm on edges

rear exhaust box corroded and centre section flanges corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,046 miles

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front pads 70% worn

front shockabsorber top mounts have slight play but not excessive

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,056 miles

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

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 WFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

HY51 WFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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