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DG51 WFS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,264 mi
Last recorded60,264 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,264 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,378 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,966 miles

both front fuel pipes corroded

both head lights deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,966 miles

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

both front fuel pipes corroded

both head lights deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,339 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,005 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,381 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,784 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,784 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 17 Dec 2010 44,680 miles

front discs worn

recomend brake pipes need cleaning greasing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,098 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,341 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,492 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,295 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 18,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

DG51 WFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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