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DG51 FDZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,682 mi
Last recorded162,682 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2016 162,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 148,658 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,971 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 137,130 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 137,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 128,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust middle and rear section corossion at joint

Pass 3 Mar 2012 128,758 miles

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

exhaust middle and rear section corossion at joint

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,824 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 105,824 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,743 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 79,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 68,558 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 FDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FDZ, 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 FDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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