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DG51 VXM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,882 mi
Last recorded77,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,882 miles

Front exhaust pipe poor

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front exhaust pipe poor

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front engine mount poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

engine light on

exhaust poor ( all )

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and back (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking DANGEROUS NOT FIT TO DRIVE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front engine mount poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

engine light on

exhaust poor ( all )

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,547 miles

Front exhaust poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,547 miles

Front exhaust poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,513 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing damage

sill covers fitterd

Fail 17 Jul 2015 65,496 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing damage

sill covers fitterd

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre poor cracking and sidewall damage

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,154 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and edge of tread as well

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,629 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,786 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 24,124 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 VXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

DG51 VXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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