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DG51 VME

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,871 mi
Last recorded88,871 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,942 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 80,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked slightley

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,253 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,616 miles

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

REAR TYRES SWHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

RERAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,825 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,686 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,710 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 VME is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

Is DG51 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 VME shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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