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DG51 OLX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,160 mi
Last recorded68,160 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 68,160 miles

Corrosion on rear shockers

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Small blow on front exhaust pipe at flexi

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine misfiring

Headlight lenses faded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,074 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2021 56,756 miles

Headlamps faded

O/s front worn inner edge and close to limit

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,786 miles

Corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,575 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2019 50,574 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

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,871 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Headlight lens faded at n/s

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic trim covering sills

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2018 45,686 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box & front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Headlight lens faded at n/s

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic trim covering sills

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,798 miles

Both rear shock top covers corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,792 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Brake compensator (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock top covers corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,521 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 26,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,102 miles

n/s front, n/s and o/s rear tryes cracking all a round trye

Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,102 miles

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

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

n/s front, n/s and o/s rear tryes cracking all a round trye

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,470 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,387 miles

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,945 miles

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 8,123 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 OLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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