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HY51 WHK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,056 mi
Last recorded118,056 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights slightly misted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 118,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both headlights slightly misted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,527 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake backplates corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2012 112,527 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroding

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake backplates corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2011 105,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake dust shield corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,969 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,980 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 72,877 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 64,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,551 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 WHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

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

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