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SM69 XLF

2020 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Astra25,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM69 XLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 71,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Flashing. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60%-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 57,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60%-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 44,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,004 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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SM69 XLF is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,862 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 SM69 XLF, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM69 XLF registered?

SM69 XLF is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2020.

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