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HY51 XRP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,664 mi
Last recorded188,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 188,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

both rear beam axel bushes perished

front subframe corrosion and at centre top mounting points

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r light lens damaged/repaired

o/s/ side repeater lens missing

o/s/f chassis corroison

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and inner edge worn

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 12 Jun 2017 188,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

both rear beam axel bushes perished

front subframe corrosion and at centre top mounting points

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r light lens damaged/repaired

o/s/f chassis corroison

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and inner edge worn

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 23 Jun 2016 181,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 173,231 miles

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

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

brake flexabvle hose ferruals corrosiom x4

exhaust poor in places and rear flange joint

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s side indicator lens missing

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2015 173,231 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake flexabvle hose ferruals corrosiom x4

exhaust poor in places and rear flange joint

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s side indicator lens missing

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 162,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system weak

n/s/r lens damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 162,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system weak

n/s/r lens damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 152,313 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system weak

n/s/r lens broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,313 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system weak

n/s/r lens broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,969 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limits/scrubbed

exhaust poor in places

n/s/r lens cracked

sill covers fitted

surfcae corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 142,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limits/scrubbed

exhaust poor in places

n/s/r lens cracked

sill covers fitted

surfcae corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2011 133,074 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens broken

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 133,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear lens broken

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,282 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens broken

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,612 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear lens broken

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 107,846 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear light broken

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 80,800 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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HY51 XRP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

HY51 XRP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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