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DG51 FFY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,280 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 39,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

full exhaust system corroded

underbody and wheel arches contaminated with brake fluid

Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,077 miles

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

all exhaust deteriorated

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyre treads starting to split

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake pipe corroded

sill covers

slight free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,077 miles

all exhaust deteriorated

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyre treads starting to split

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake pipe corroded

sill covers

slight free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,909 miles

Back box deterioated

Child seat fitted to rear

Fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp slightly deterioated

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,909 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Back box deterioated

Child seat fitted to rear

Fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp slightly deterioated

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,384 miles

Back box deterioated and corroded

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Engine management light on dash

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,421 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted

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

Slight freeplay in nearside front top strut mount

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,566 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,581 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to crack

brake pipes starting to corrode

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,014 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 FFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

DG51 FFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is DG51 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 FFY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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