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FD51 SGO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 SGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 160,060 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 152,642 miles

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 152,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 143,123 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 143,123 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,111 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 126,111 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,663 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,682 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 102,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 102,319 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 87,122 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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FD51 SGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD51 SGO, 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 FD51 SGO registered?

FD51 SGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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