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DG51 FWD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 97,265 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant warning light ON

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 17 percent, minimum being 16 percent

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front, close to manufactures permitted maximum (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front , lower (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front - headlamp lens may require some form of buffing, beam image heavily distorted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Does not latch securely (6.2.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant warning light ON

Engine Management light ON

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 17 percent, minimum being 16 percent

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front, close to manufactures permitted maximum (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front , lower (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,048 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,271 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 54,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,884 miles

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

coolant level light illuminated.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 52,884 miles

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

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

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

coolant level light illuminated.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007

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

milage not visable

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,210 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,348 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 FWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

DG51 FWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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