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DG51 RXJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,481 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

handbrake has high travel

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,113 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 74,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished and has a cut in the tread

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,734 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished and has a cut in the tread

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,363 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 RXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

DG51 RXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DG51 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 RXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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