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DG51 GXW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 78,114 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 78,090 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,090 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust joint corrorded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust joint corrorded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 169,766 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,594 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,063 miles

o/s front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,067 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

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