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DG51 JZU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,517 mi
Last recorded79,517 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,517 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhuast corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,517 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhuast corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Oct 2023 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 62,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,816 miles

Front headlamps frosting

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

damage to n/s/f of bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,808 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

coolant marks on radiator

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 482,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 482,691 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner pads appear to be getting low

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,085 miles

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

front inner pads appear to be getting low

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,059 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,870 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres deteriorating on outer sidewalls.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and rear tyres deteriorating on outer sidewalls.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,049 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating slightly on outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,490 miles

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 30,609 miles

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and very poor condition.

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 JZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

DG51 JZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is DG51 JZU safe to buy?

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