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DG51 HDN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,015 mi
Last recorded168,015 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 168,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 167,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 165,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both shocker tops have slight up and down movement

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 26 Aug 2017 165,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both shocker tops have slight up and down movement

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2016 158,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 152,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 152,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mileage light goes out when lights switch on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 146,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mileage light goes out when lights switch on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 140,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 133,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 128,631 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 121,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Nearside front wheel rim odd type.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 96,146 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Nearside front wheel rim odd type.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,080 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 109,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 80,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 47,841 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroded with joint at back box

front brake discs slight wear

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 HDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

DG51 HDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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