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DG51 GWW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,165 mi
Last recorded75,165 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges to limits

coolent leak

coolent low

corrosion to metal brake pipes

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 68,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,956 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,949 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,691 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,030 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,043 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,564 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,693 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 GWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

DG51 GWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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