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DG51 EZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

190,165 mi
Last recorded190,165 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 190,165 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 184,443 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 31 Oct 2017 178,701 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 178,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 168,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 161,112 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 153,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 134,602 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 134,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 117,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,793 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 73,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 62,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 49,907 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 EZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EZW, 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 EZW registered?

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

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