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DG51 FVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,118 miles

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

nearside front chassis accident repaired

Fail 8 Nov 2011 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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

nearside front chassis accident repaired

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,027 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper split

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 45,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,235 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 37,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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 FVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

DG51 FVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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