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DG51 DGF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Park Brake Efficiency 16%

Fail 12 Dec 2016

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Park Brake Efficiency 16%

Pass 4 Dec 2015

Engine management light staying on

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,948 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,511 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 101,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light staying on

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished

Offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2011 95,207 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 95,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 91,495 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,199 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 52,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 DGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DG51 DGF, 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 DG51 DGF registered?

DG51 DGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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