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DG51 SVL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

196,031 mi
Last recorded196,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 196,031 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper NSF strut top mounting slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2019 181,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper shock mounting slight play

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

Fail 29 Dec 2019 181,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper shock mounting slight play

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Jan 2019

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Dec 2018

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

Emissions not tested unable to get reading duee to snapped exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 143,743 miles

Offside Mirror back missing

Windscreen has damage in swept area, in excess of 40mm but out of drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Oct 2016 143,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Mirror back missing

Windscreen has damage in swept area, in excess of 40mm but out of drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Nov 2015 139,032 miles

windscreen has damage in swept area over 40mm but out of drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Oct 2014 133,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OS headlamp bracket broken but unit still secure

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage in swept area but out of drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Oct 2014 133,560 miles

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

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

OS headlamp bracket broken but unit still secure

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)

Windscreen has damage in swept area but out of drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Nov 2013 128,497 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on iner edge

offside rear tyre going out of shape on iner tread

Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,239 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,239 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,070 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,475 miles

noise from cambelt area intermittently

Fail 27 Oct 2010 101,475 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,238 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front brake pads worn lower than offside

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,662 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,662 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 76,679 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,121 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 68,121 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG51 SVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

DG51 SVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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