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DG51 VWS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,704 mi
Last recorded110,704 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,561 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure fillerhose (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,167 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,367 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,042 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 83,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,350 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 72,795 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 72,726 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,744 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front and nearside rear tyre walls scuffed and cracking slightly

slight free play to offside steering axial arm

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,137 miles

slight front suspension top mounting play

slight knock to offside rear shock absorber

Fail 23 Jan 2008 51,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight front suspension top mounting play

slight knock to offside rear shock absorber

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,867 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 41,876 miles

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

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

slight front suspension top mounting play

slight steering rack free play

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 17 Nov 2005 30,299 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 VWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

DG51 VWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DG51 VWS shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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