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DG51 GXR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,663 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,643 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust broken and front exhaust flexy broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside mirror glass cracked

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coolant warning light on

engine managment light on

fan cosistently on

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,014 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coolant warning light on

engine managment light on

fan cosistently on

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,780 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cooling fan staying on

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,858 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,272 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 21,945 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 26 Mar 2007 17,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,345 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 GXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

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