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2001 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW51BSV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2001
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak ()
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,620 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,408 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,690 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,458 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,120 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,246 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,575 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
29 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,860 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,414 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,387 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,199 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2007 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 22,811 MI
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SW51BSV was registered on 2001-09-28
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