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DG51 VMP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,173 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded (some coated in grease).

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,804 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,804 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,048 miles

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

b pipes rust

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,606 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,043 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,984 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 79,984 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,798 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,793 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 33,484 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 VMP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

DG51 VMP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is DG51 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 VMP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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