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HY51 WKE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,433 mi
Last recorded214,433 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 214,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 195,402 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes/Greased

Pass 14 Sep 2010 177,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 157,783 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 157,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

BOTH FRONT TO REAR & ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR VALVE TO FLEXIS CORRODED. REAR EXHAUST JOINT VERY THIN & CORRODED. SUPPORT HANGERS MISSING FROM CENTRE & BACK EXHAUST BOXES. FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 140,335 miles

N/S Door Mirror Glass In Secure N/S/R Tyre Outer Wall Slightly Cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 140,335 miles

N/S Door Mirror Glass In Secure N/S/R Tyre Outer Wall Slightly Cracked

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 121,055 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre mis-saped on inner edge. †Nearside door mirror held on with tape but is secure.

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 102,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 102,477 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 WKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

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

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