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HY51 XNE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,360 mi
Last recorded104,360 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 104,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight perishing and cracking in rear axle bushes

Offside Rear Slight perishing and cracking in rear axle bushes

Fail 29 May 2020 104,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight perishing and cracking in rear axle bushes

Offside Rear Slight perishing and cracking in rear axle bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,986 miles

o/s/r axle mount corrosion present

Pass 25 May 2018 99,790 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Various small chips and light scratches over windscreen

o/s hand brake effort low

Fail 25 May 2018 99,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing

Various small chips and light scratches over windscreen

o/s hand brake effort low

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,620 miles

Both windscreen wiper slightly smeary

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

very little brake servo gain

windscreen marked

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,183 miles

Center and rear exhust corroded in need of replacment soon

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

Pass 21 May 2013 77,927 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 71,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn

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 corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,089 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside 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)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,975 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 53,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 19,466 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

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 XNE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

HY51 XNE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HY51 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 XNE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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