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HY51 WMA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 116,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s central mountings inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules central location part (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

both head light lenses faded causing pattern distortion close to fail

coolant level low

front lip spoiler hanging loose have tied back in place now secure

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and have slight misshape across tread

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanging rubber missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s central mountings inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules central location part (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

both head light lenses faded causing pattern distortion close to fail

coolant level low

front lip spoiler hanging loose have tied back in place now secure

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and have slight misshape across tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,092 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre inner wheel arch mountings bolt heads have deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to weep (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable corroded (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

both head lights faded has beam pattern distortion close to fail

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2016 102,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

n/s rear exhaust mount rubber missing

o/s rear tyre puncture repair x2

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2016 102,870 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

n/s rear exhaust mount rubber missing

o/s rear tyre puncture repair x2

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,793 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,647 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 153,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,926 miles

195/60 x 15

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern. Both lenses clouded

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

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,926 miles

195/60 x 15

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern. Both lenses clouded

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,792 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,118 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear seat has a fixed child seat but not secured

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,741 miles

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,043 miles

both rear tyres low on tread depth & near side rear has nail in tread.

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 WMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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