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HY51 XRV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,453 mi
Last recorded112,453 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,453 miles

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

offside obligatory mirror cover damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside obligatory mirror cover damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,589 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,658 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Windscreen wipers not parking

Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,881 miles

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

wipers not parking

Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

wipers not parking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,022 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shallow cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

shallow cut offside rear tyre tread

Fail 15 Oct 2007 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shallow cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

shallow cut offside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,151 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 44,151 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

HY51 XRV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is HY51 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 XRV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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