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HG51 SKD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,504 mi
Last recorded251,504 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 251,504 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2021 251,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2020 245,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2020 245,156 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front strut top mounts have slight play

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 235,225 miles

Exhaust leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Jun 2018 220,098 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 205,730 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack damp

Fail 18 May 2017 205,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Mar 2016 187,089 miles

OSR Coil spring corroded, smell of diesel from under bonnet, no visable leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 173,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 162,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 150,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 150,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 142,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 136,895 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 132,077 miles

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2010 132,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Small chip in windscreen

Nearside & offside front wiper blades split on ends

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

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2009 125,683 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 97,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,804 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 SKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

HG51 SKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 SKD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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