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DG51 FBV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,035 mi
Last recorded185,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 185,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 185,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 178,458 miles

offside rear tyre outside wall starting to perish

Fail 22 Jun 2015 178,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside rear tyre outside wall starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2012 167,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,501 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 154,501 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 153,931 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,250 miles

Cover missing from LPG filling point.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rattle from exhaust system during acceleration.

Screen wash reservoir filler cap missing.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 142,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cover missing from LPG filling point.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rattle from exhaust system during acceleration.

Screen wash reservoir filler cap missing.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 135,273 miles

advise engine waring light on

advise washer water cap missing

Fail 7 Nov 2009 135,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise engine waring light on

advise washer water cap missing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 124,830 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 124,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 114,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 101,788 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 101,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 FBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

DG51 FBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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