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DG51 VLD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 122,781 miles

Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both beam images very poor

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

offside steering rack damp

Fail 23 Apr 2014 122,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both beam images very poor

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

offside steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 115,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

engine management light on

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear axle mountings corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,996 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

engine management light on

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear axle mountings corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,469 miles

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

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 104,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

engine mis fire

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,142 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 85,512 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 42,000 miles

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

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 VLD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

DG51 VLD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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