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DG51 JVV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,958 mi
Last recorded153,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2018 153,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake compensator valve and linkage slightly siezed

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 137,490 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 137,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 126,544 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills for corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 119,861 miles

advisories as per test number 495373393158

Fail 12 Jul 2013 119,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front sub frame corrided

Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,689 miles

Brake pipes corroding at compensator.

Brake pipes corroding.

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, to hose, under chassis.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,071 miles

off side front brake binding slightly.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,222 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing limits in one place.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre silencer hanger has broken off pipe but is still supporting the exhaust.

Nearside front tyre nearing limits in one place.

Rear silencer has 1 out of the 3 hangers broken off.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 55,552 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,671 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 JVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JVV, 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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DG51 JVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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