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DG51 VRO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,588 mi
Last recorded130,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,588 miles

headlamps deteriorating

n/s/f anti-rollbar link gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear load valve stiff

Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,133 miles

some brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 24 Jul 2015 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Jul 2014 110,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

some of brake pipes at rear covered in grease thus not allowing afull inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2013 101,446 miles

some of brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,863 miles

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

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

most of brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2012 90,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

most of brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,260 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,793 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 50,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,440 miles

minor cracks in n/s rear tyre

minor oil leak from engine sump

Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,196 miles

slight oil leak from engine sump

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 VRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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