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HG51 SFO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 76,274 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,585 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,590 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,366 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear brakes noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,261 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear brakes noisey

Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear brakes noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,358 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,358 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,960 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated also rattling inside

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,793 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight exhaust blow front pipe flexi

Fail 23 Oct 2014 39,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear silencer corroded

slight exhaust blow front pipe flexi

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,945 miles

rear silecer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,831 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,743 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,285 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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HG51 SFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG51 SFO, 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 HG51 SFO registered?

HG51 SFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is HG51 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SFO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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