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HY51 WFZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,886 mi
Last recorded40,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 40,597 miles

exhaust outer skin corrosion (back box)

Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,267 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,834 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 39,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,388 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 38,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2001 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2001 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2001 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight movement

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight lump/bulge

Offside Rear tyre has a slight lump/bulge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight play to both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,996 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,602 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 33,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,421 miles

rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,937 miles

outer skin of rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,645 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 WFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFZ, 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

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What year was HY51 WFZ registered?

HY51 WFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HY51 WFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 WFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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