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HY51 XPO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,054 mi
Last recorded125,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,054 miles

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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack / perish

only 1 washer jet o/s/f

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 125,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack / perish

only 1 washer jet o/s/f

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 123,254 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 5 Jul 2010 123,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 7 Jul 2009 113,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2009 113,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,584 miles

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

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,144 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 64,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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