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DG51 WDU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,685 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 98,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

service light on / inspected best due to underseal / front exhaust rusty /front discs rusty

Fail 24 May 2012 94,835 miles

Both nearside tyres pass by dint of the dual tread regulation

Near side front brake pipe were it loops below the chassis will require replacement soon.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The engine is starting to become a little noisey

Pass 24 May 2012 94,835 miles

Both nearside tyres pass by dint of the dual tread regulation

Near side front brake pipe were it loops below the chassis will require replacement soon.

The engine is starting to become a little noisey

Pass 24 May 2011 89,560 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 89,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 86,181 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 86,110 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 82,382 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 78,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 75,342 miles

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight deteriation of rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2006 70,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

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 WDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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