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DG51 LWN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 LWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,074 miles

Offside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,074 miles

Offside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,056 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s/f strut top mount slight play

advise slight marks in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2018 116,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise n/s/f strut top mount slight play

advise slight marks in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,164 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes to flexi pipes are just acceptable

Advise Corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Ends of main brake pipes which are just acceptable.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,227 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes

Advise surface corrosion to rear ends of both main brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,431 miles

Advise Different size tyres fitted front and rear.

Advise Main brake pipe

Offside Rear Advise Brake pipe

Rear Advise brake pads worn low.

Rear Advise pipes across axle

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,431 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Advise Different size tyres fitted front and rear.

Advise Main brake pipe

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

Offside Rear Advise Brake pipe

Rear Advise brake pads worn low.

Rear Advise pipes across axle

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,688 miles

Advise Front inner disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise N/S/F Tyre wearing low on the inside egde

Advise slight Uneven treadwear to both rear tyres and may cause road noise.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,234 miles

Advise Main brake pipes have been greased.

Advise Rear number plate is just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to rear end of N/S/R Main brake pipe.

Advise surface scratching to A Zone of windscreen.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise Main brake pipes have been greased.

Advise Rear number plate is just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R End of main breake pipe.

Advise surface scratching to A Zone of windscreen.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 79,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,721 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front discs

Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,274 miles

Advise both rear tyres have uneven treadwear which is only just acceptable.

Advise rear exhaust connection is weak and corroded but is not blowing so is acceptable at this time.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,285 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,814 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,793 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,097 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 LWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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