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HY51 XXW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,936 mi
Last recorded162,936 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 XXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 162,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 160,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 156,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 156,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 147,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 147,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 132,944 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,445 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 132,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre on wear bands.engine oil on min.n/s rubber trim missing.wheels marked.rear bumper damaged.n/s door mirror tapped up.stone chips in screen.back end tray adrift

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,960 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 105,694 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bands

frony discs slightly rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2008 94,731 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,142 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,458 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 77,452 miles

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

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

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 XXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 XXW registered?

HY51 XXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is HY51 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 XXW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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