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HY51 XRJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,977 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

handbrake imbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

lift in both front suspension strut tops

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,630 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,931 miles

most of under floor brake pipes greased sprey

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 8 Jul 2014 53,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

most of under floor brake pipes greased sprey

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,851 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 37,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 29,799 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 29,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

HY51 XRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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