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DG51 DFL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,638 miles

E.M.Light on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,088 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake not locking wheels.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake not locking wheels.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

rear brake pipes slightly corroded near brake load valve

rear shocks corroded

both front seat belts slow to return

Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

engine oil level low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded near brake load valve

rear shocks corroded

both front seat belts slow to return

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket breaking away

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,549 miles

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

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

Sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of door sills

handbrake not locking wheels

Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,549 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of door sills

handbrake not locking wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,859 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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DG51 DFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG51 DFL, 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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DG51 DFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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