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DG51 EJK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,473 mi
Last recorded94,473 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 94,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both springs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,012 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 28 May 2016 180,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion w arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 180,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion w arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 176,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2015 176,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2014 173,841 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear exhost deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 173,841 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear exhost deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 170,236 miles

baby seats fitted to rear-both front tyres on limit-o/s/f steerin arm has slight play-brake pipes surface rust-both top suspension mountins have slight lift-compensator valve slightly stiff

Pass 16 Oct 2012 168,923 miles

o/s aim on bottom limit. 2/ both front tyres on limit.3/o/s/f brake pipe surface rust. 4/compensator valve slightly stiff.5/ n/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 165,644 miles

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

possible fuel leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 163,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

oil leak on lower side

Pass 30 Sep 2010 163,698 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

oil leak on lower side

Fail 21 Sep 2010 163,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 159,225 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 159,225 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 151,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2007 144,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 144,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 127,809 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 EJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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