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DG51 SKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,285 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,078 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 56,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,274 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,216 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,714 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 SKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

DG51 SKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is DG51 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 SKZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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