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DG51 SXY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,071 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,145 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,539 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 104,539 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2015 101,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,077 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,358 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,934 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,234 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 57,234 miles

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

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 SXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

DG51 SXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DG51 SXY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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