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DG51 FCV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 121,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 115,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 115,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 May 2010 99,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 May 2010 99,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

font brake discs worn/wipers split-not tested

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off Side Front Mirror Cover Missing..

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

Slight Leak In Steering Rack..

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 86,165 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off Side Front Mirror Cover Missing..

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

Slight Leak In Steering Rack..

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 85,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,780 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 48,998 miles

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

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 FCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

DG51 FCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DG51 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 FCV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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