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DE51 SGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just mot passable

both front headlight images poor

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 2 Jan 2018 105,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear section brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just mot passable

both front headlight images poor

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front head light images poor

corrosion to both chassis legs where rear axle mounts

middle/rear exhaust corroded

nearside front cv boot grease present

offside front tyre slight cut in sidewall

slight leak front power steering

Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,664 miles

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

both front wheel rims damaged

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 94,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wheel rims damaged

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,303 miles

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

offside front headlight image poor

Fail 31 Dec 2014 82,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front headlight image poor

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 64,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,358 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,228 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,602 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,808 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
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DE51 SGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DE51 SGV, 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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DE51 SGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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