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DG51 SZX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,516 mi
Last recorded105,516 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,311 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

N/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

N/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,557 miles

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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,138 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine management lamp on.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,261 miles

E.M.L. on,

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

E.M.L. on,

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,534 miles

slight corrosion to offside front steel brake pipe

Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,534 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside front steel brake pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,523 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 SZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

DG51 SZX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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