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HG51 SGY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,351 mi
Last recorded138,351 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 138,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front metal brake pipes are corroded

Both rear tyres are getting low

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

O/S/R metal brake pipe is corroded

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 132,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 126,154 miles

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2011 119,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 119,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 113,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 105,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 97,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 73,064 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

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 SGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG51 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

HG51 SGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is HG51 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SGY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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