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DG51 SVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 161,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 153,786 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,013 miles

x2 rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front tyres on limit-n/s/f link slight play-n/s/f top mount slight lift-x2 rear coil springs corroded-rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in o/s/r Tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 123,961 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear outside wall has cracks

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

both front discs have a lip

bottom cover fitted

coolent level to low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

osr nail in tyre

scratch marks all around body

wipper controls working to slow

Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 156,057 miles

rear backbox outer shield deteriorating but not leaking any gases

Pass 3 Dec 2011 15,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 147,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 141,363 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 135,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 125,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 114,784 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 95,740 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 SVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

DG51 SVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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