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HY51 XNG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,870 mi
Last recorded113,870 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 113,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,531 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 106,530 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,702 miles

Both headlamps poor beam patterns

Front brake pads worn

Offside front 175/70 x 14 tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 91,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front brake pads worn

Both headlamps poor beam patterns

Offside front 175/70 x 14 tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 80,519 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Dec 2012 80,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine under/tray insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,501 miles

175/70 x 14

play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2011 73,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

175/70 x 14

play in rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,354 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,946 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,273 miles

rear no plate slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2006 43,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre soft

rear no plate slight damaged

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 XNG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

HY51 XNG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is HY51 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 XNG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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