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DG51 FDP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,543 mi
Last recorded187,543 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 187,543 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 187,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 179,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 178,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 167,665 miles

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

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

wipers do not self cancel

Fail 18 Jan 2008 167,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

wipers do not self cancel

Pass 19 Jan 2007 138,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 116,042 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excess handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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 FDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

DG51 FDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is DG51 FDP safe to buy?

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