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DG51 VNN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,577 mi
Last recorded118,577 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,577 miles

Alternator belt damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between brake hose and wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes between valve and brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades, wipers stop middle of windscreen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt damaged

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between brake hose and wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,242 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2017 106,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 102,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,309 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 76,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,060 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 72,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked badly on tread surface & outer walls

Fail 8 May 2009 67,915 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 67,915 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,280 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 VNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNN, 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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DG51 VNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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