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DG51 FEJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,718 mi
Last recorded135,718 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 135,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,532 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 120,530 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users fuel tank heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 117,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 112,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn close to limit and both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank support plate corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,056 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,535 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,535 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,803 miles

corrosion to nearside front and front to rear brake pipes

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,195 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,426 miles

back exhaust box corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

DG51 FEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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