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HY51 XOA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,484 mi
Last recorded155,484 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 155,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 155,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and or polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 151,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 151,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB AND OR POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB AND OR POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,488 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 146,488 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,784 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2020 141,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish and or incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish and or incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded and pitted

n/s front brake pipe corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2019

brake pipes corroded

front discs and pads in very poor condition

headlining hanging down partially obscuring rear view mirror

large nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and or polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and or polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

front discs and pads in very poor condition

headlining hanging down partially obscuring rear view mirror

large nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2018 132,772 miles

both front tyres worn

front discs and pads corroded and worn

Fail 16 Aug 2018 132,772 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb upside down and burnt (4.1.4 (a))

both front tyres worn

front discs and pads corroded and worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2017 125,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,087 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 120,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Front number plate damaged

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,530 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 116,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,740 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 103,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ALL BRAKE PIPIES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYS ON

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,619 miles

CHIP IN O/S LOWER CORNER OF SWEPT AREA ON FRONT SCREEN

Pass 17 Aug 2011 92,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 92,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,995 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,620 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,620 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 68,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,654 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,151 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 XOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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